NICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Women's Hospital

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (NICU)
• Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Work Schedule: Float required
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts within a 6-week period

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of NICU nursing experience
• Previous travel experience preferred (not mandatory)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Mexico with primary source verification
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ACLS, PALS, CHEMO, TNCC, MAB, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
• NURSYS verification required

Required Documents & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Complete 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, sex offender registry, education verification, and fingerprinting (fingerprinting done onsite during orientation for New Mexico placements)
• E-Verify compliance (for direct hires)
• Education verification with transcript/diploma if needed
• Signed fingerprint consent form prior to start
• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Complete employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
• 7-year work history verification

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit test for approved masks within 1 year (annual renewal required; fit test done onsite)
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years (no declinations or religious exemptions accepted; medical exemptions require provider approval)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; if positive, additional documentation required
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, full series, or declination accepted; boosters accepted post titer
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history of chickenpox
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); declinations not accepted

Additional Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color blindness test (online version accepted)
• Competency exams as applicable (minimum 80% passing score)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement and HIPAA compliance
• Core annual training/testing for subcontractors

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of recent NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Notes

• Travelers can attend orientation and EPIC training pending fingerprint clearance but cannot work on unit until clearance is received (clearance ETA 1-3 business days).
• Flu exemptions require accompanying documentation and approval.
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Float assignment means flexibility to work in different units as needed.

This position is ideal for NICU RNs with at least one year of experience seeking a night shift travel contract in New Mexico with a reputable healthcare system.