NICU RN
Albuquerque, NM
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

NICU RN

Overview

• Travel/contract RN role in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:30.
• 36 hours per week.
• First-timers accepted.
• No locals within 100 miles.
• Pending license accepted.
• On-call not required.
• Block schedule not guaranteed.
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week.

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 - Basic Life Support 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 IV vasopressors.
• Experience with HFOV ventilation.
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula (High Flow NC).
• Experience managing Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
• Experience with ventilator management.
• Must work 2 of 3 holiday bundles.
• Weekend requirement: 12 shifts per contract.
• Must be able to care for Level 4 NICU acuity.
• Must be willing to float to Pediatric ICU.

Preferred

• None stated.

Float Scope

• Peds ICU
• Level II NICU
• MBU

Unit Details

• NICU mixed acuity unit.
• Typical patient ratio: 1:3; occasional 1:4 during surge periods.
• Patient diagnoses include neonate 32 weeks and full-term newborn.
• Specialties mentioned in the source include Pediatric ICU and Level II NICU.

Compliance and Screening

• Valid non-local driver’s license required.
• Social Security Card required.
• Background check required.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM required within one year of start.
• HHS/OIG required within one year of start.
• Education verification required.
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation.
• Physical exam required within 1 year prior to start.
• Fit mask required within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB or chest X-ray required within 1 year of start.
• TB questionnaire required annually.
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start.
• Flu vaccination/documentation required year-round.
• COVID vaccine is optional.

Additional Notes

• Cerner training attestation is required for all RNs starting with the 8/4/25 orientation group.
• Two professional references within three years of hire are required.
• Complete application required, including at least 3 years of work history.
• Skills checklist required.
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks.