American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Level III NICU RN for a night shift travel contract requiring prior NICU experience, NRP certification, and travel nursing experience.
Details
- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit setting
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- 36 or 48 hour weekly schedule options
- Patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:4
- Weekend shifts required
- Floating to similar units required based on facility needs with brief orientation provided
- Patient population includes neonates under 24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and over 34 weeks gestation
- Attend high-risk deliveries and provide care across Level I Nursery, Mother/Baby, NICU II, and NICU III
Requirements
- Active NM or compact RN license required
- BLS and NRP certifications required; STABLE certification preferred
- Minimum 1 year of NICU experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC management, and administration of blood products
- Experience with neonatal emergency medications including vasopressors, anti-seizure medications, and surfactants
- Competent in ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), high frequency ventilation, and nitric oxide therapy
- Skilled in dysrhythmia interpretation and invasive hemodynamic monitoring
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include APGAR scoring, developmental care, thermoregulation, and patient/family teaching
- Experience with therapeutic hypothermia, lumbar puncture assistance, and management of neonatal abstinence syndrome and seizure disorders
- Provide respiratory support including bubble CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, oscillators, and suctioning
- Manage gastrointestinal needs including feeding support, NEC care, and tube placement/management
- Monitor for neonatal sepsis and maintain infectious disease precautions
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
- Former staff must wait one year before returning as a travel nurse
- Travel pairs or groups not accepted
- First-time travelers are not being considered for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-775603. 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
About American Traveler
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.