NICU Registered Nurse
Las Cruces, NM
The Judge Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,236/weekOverview
- Start Date04/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care199 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$990/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Description
Las Cruces, NM 88011
**Orientation is weekly, on Mondays – Local Rate: $51- Candidates must be 60 miles or greater to be considered Travel**
All Travelers must have REQUIRED certifications prior to start.
Located in the Mesilla Valley of southern New Mexico Memorial Medical Center has been providing quality, compassionate healthcare since 1950, celebrating 75 years of service. They offer a spectrum of care to our patients, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
- Joint Commission Accredited
- Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI
- Certified Primary Stroke Center
- Voted Best Hospital by both Mesilla Valley Readers' Choice awards and Mesilla Valley Reader's Choice Awards
- 199 Beds
Las Cruces, NM
- Year around sunshine
- Hatch Chile Capital
- 250 miles of scenic hiking and biking trails
- White Sands National Park
- Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks
- Prehistoric Trackways
- Outdoor Recreation- ATV, biking, hiking, hunting, horseback riding
LPNT - New Mexico State Requirement
All Clinical Staff on assignment in the state of New Mexico must be fingerprinted before hire and provide documentation that check is being processed
• Travelers may start on a 14-day waiver while waiting on results but must be supervised. Required for all employees except physicians.
- Each agency needs to have an account with NM DOH.
- After account set up, your compliance teams will enter each clinician into the portal to start the background check process
- ORI code for NM DOH is NM920160z
- A determination code will be generated upon background results so the clinician can move forward with the fingerprint process
Facility
Memorial Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Memorial Medical Center

- Short Term Acute Care
- 199 beds
Employer
The Judge Group
About Las Cruces, NM
As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Las Cruces, NM here's what you should know:- Las Cruces has a cost of living that is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 95°F, and the average low in winter is around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Las Cruces, with options available for furnished housing.
- Las Cruces is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to the desert climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Las Cruces offers a variety of restaurants with a focus on Southwestern cuisine.
- The city has a vibrant art scene, with galleries and museums showcasing local talent.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and exploring nearby national parks.
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