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

NICU Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Shift: Nights (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 19:00 - 7:30)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (NICU)
• Float required
• Weekend shifts: 4 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
• 1 year of NICU experience required
• Previous travel experience preferred

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current RN license valid in New Mexico (primary source online verification required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ACLS, PALS, CHEMO, TNCC, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI as applicable
• NURSYS verification required for RN license

Required Documents & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification of highest level completed (transcript or diploma accepted as placeholder if needed)
• Fingerprinting completed onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (fit test done onsite)
• Negative 2-step TB test, QGOLD, or TSPOT within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire within 90 days of start if positive TB test
• Required immunizations/vaccinations with valid documentation:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented chickenpox history)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 - 03/31)

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Complete employment application/resume required
• 7-year work history verification required
• References: Internal only; not required for clearance

Work Hours & Schedule

• 48 hours per week
• Night shift, 4 shifts of 12 hours each
• Includes weekend coverage as specified

Notes

• Candidates must consent to fingerprinting prior to start (fingerprints must be redone for every new contract)
• Orientation and EPIC training attendance allowed pending fingerprint clearance, but no unit work until clearance received
• Medical exemptions for flu vaccine must be signed by a provider and approved by the client; religious exemptions require accompanying documentation
• Declinations for vaccines are generally not accepted except for Hepatitis B under specific conditions

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of 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 Program)

This position is ideal for NICU RNs with at least 1 year of experience seeking a travel contract with night shifts and weekend coverage in New Mexico. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.