NICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: Night shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week; facility may call off up to 3 shifts during the 13-week assignment
• No local candidates accepted within 100 miles
• Floating required within scope to Pediatric ICU, Level II NICU, and Mother-Baby Unit (MBU)
• Mixed acuity unit requiring care for Level 4 NICU patients, including neonates as early as 32 weeks gestation and full-term newborns
• Must be proficient with IV vasopressors, High Frequency Ventilation, High Flow Nasal Cannula, Respiratory Distress Syndrome management, and ventilator management
• Weekend requirement: 12 shifts per contract
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Additional Requirements & Notes

• No on-call required
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of travel work, whichever comes first
• Overtime applies after 48 hours worked per week (effective 10/30/2025)
• Facility is a Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children’s Hospital with 554 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available
• Facility is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation
• Work experience verification required for 3 years, including detailed documentation of previous positions
• Two professional references within 3 years required
• Complete employment application with at least 3 years of work history required
• Work Experience Checklist and Confidentiality Statement are not required due to crisis credentialing policies
• Traveler Compliance Form must be completed and uploaded prior to start
• Fingerprinting cost ($88.30) is candidate’s responsibility unless exception granted
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of start; only specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed

Summary

This is a night-shift NICU RN travel contract position requiring at least 2 years of Level 4 NICU experience. The role involves caring for critically ill neonates and floating to related pediatric units. Candidates must meet strict licensure, certification, immunization, and background check requirements. The facility supports a teaching hospital environment with advanced technology and a mixed acuity patient population. Reliable transportation is essential due to location constraints. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.