Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,711 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU (Level 4)

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 4x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | 36 Hours/Week | Minimum 10-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to neonatal patients ranging from less than 23 weeks gestational age through full-term newborns in a mixed-acuity Level 4 NICU setting
• Manage and monitor patients requiring IV vasopressors, high frequency ventilation, high-flow nasal cannula, and ventilator management
• Assess and care for patients with Respiratory Distress Syndrome and other complex neonatal diagnoses
• Float within scope to Pediatric ICU, Level II NICU, and Mother-Baby Unit as needed to meet facility needs
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health record system
• Fulfill weekend shift requirements of 12 shifts per contract period

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (pending licensure may be considered at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of Level 4 NICU experience required
• Current BCLS certification (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with appropriate documentation
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility (non-local driver's license required on file)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience floating to Pediatric ICU or similar high-acuity pediatric settings
• Proficiency with Cerner charting platform
• Prior travel nursing experience welcomed; first-time travelers also considered

Why Join Us

• Work within a Level I Trauma, Teaching, and Children's Hospital environment offering exposure to a broad range of complex neonatal and pediatric cases
• No on-call requirements and no parking fees, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week throughout the assignment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #756337. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - NICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others