Travel NICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/07/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN with 2+ years of Level III NICU experience for a 13-week day shift assignment at a Level I trauma teaching hospital.

• Work in a mixed-acuity NICU caring for neonates from under 23 weeks to full-term newborns
• Typical patient ratio is 1:3, with occasional 1:4 during surge periods
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• 36 hours per week guaranteed, with facility allowed up to 3 call-offs during the 13-week assignment
• Weekend requirement of 12 shifts per contract
• No on-call requirements
• Float required within scope to Peds ICU, Level II NICU, and Mother-Baby Unit
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Must be proficient with IV vasopressors, high frequency ventilation, high flow nasal cannula, and ventilator management for respiratory distress syndrome

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) required, pending license accepted
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience required
• Must be able to care for Level IV NICU acuity patients and willing to float to Pediatric ICU
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Non-local driver's license required on file for non-local candidates

• Provide critical care nursing to a mixed-acuity neonatal population including extremely premature and full-term infants
• Located at a Level I Trauma, teaching, children's hospital with acute care services
• Black scrub color required
• No RTO during the first or last 7 days of the contract, and requests over 7 days require approval
• No holiday RTO for December starts; must work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day for holiday pay
• COVID vaccine is optional but must be reported; vaccine series or declination form required
• Candidates must live more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible unless accepted as local
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• 6-month system break required after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments, whichever comes first
• Former staff must have a 12-month separation before returning

American Traveler Job  #P-775570. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Neonatal ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.