NICU RN
Farmington, NM
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus
$2,257/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Relocation bonus
- Retention bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Holiday Pay
- Discount program
Description
There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.
Most of them can submit you to a job.
The difference is what happens after you click apply.
At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.
We do the boring stuff well.
We answer fast.
We tell the truth.
We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.
And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.
We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.
We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.
That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.
Our rule is simple:
No one gets burned.
If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.
We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.
NICU RN
Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:30
- 36 hours per week
- 13-week contract
- No locals within 100 miles
- First-timers accepted
- Pending license accepted
- On-call not required
- Weekend requirement: 12 shifts per contract
- RTO greater than 7 days needs approval
- Open to block schedule, but not guaranteed
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in New Mexico
- NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (2 years of experience)
- NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience within the last year
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Driver's License
- Experience with ventilator management
- Experience with HFOV ventilation
- Proficiency with IV vasopressors
- Must work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, NYE, and NYD for holiday pay
- A valid non-local driver’s license is required
- Two professional references within three years of hire
- Complete application with at least 3 years of work history
- Skills checklist
- 3 years of previous work experience must be verified
Preferred Qualifications
- None stated
Unit Details
- Mixed acuity NICU
- Must be able to care for Level 4 NICU acuity
- Willing to float to Pediatric ICU
- Float scope includes Peds ICU, Level II NICU, and MBU
- Typical patient ratio is 1:3; occasional 1:4 during surge periods
- Patient diagnoses include neonate 32 weeks and full-term newborn
- Must be proficient with IV vasopressors, High Frequency Ventilation, High Flow NC, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and ventilator management
Facility Notes
- Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children’s Hospital, short-term acute care
- 554 staffed beds
- Black scrubs
- Cerner charting
- No parking fee
Additional Compliance Items
- COVID vaccine is optional
- Flu vaccination/documentation is required year-round
- Negative drug screen within 30 days of start
- Physical within 1 year prior to start
- Fit mask within 1 year of start
- Negative TB or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
- TB questionnaire required annually
- Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity documentation required
- Hepatitis B documentation required
- References, employment application, and work history verification required
- Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation
- Background check required
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG required within one year of start
- Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
- Cerner training attestation may be completed if applicable
Employer
Wayward Medical
Wayward Sounds...
Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.
Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.
We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.
Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.
Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.
Built for travelers who want:
- Rural adventure
- A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
- A career that feels meaningful
About Farmington, NM
As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:- Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.
- Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Farmington offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.
- There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events.
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