Travel NICU RN - $2,041 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: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted. Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position. Job Title Registered Nurse – NICU Location Albuquerque, NM | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:30) | Onsite 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 NICU setting Manage Level 4 NICU acuity patients; must be proficient with IV vasopressors, High Frequency Ventilation, High Flow NC, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and ventilator management Maintain typical patient ratios of 1:3, with occasional 1:4 ratios during surge periods Float within scope to Pediatric ICU, Level II NICU, and Mother-Baby Unit as needed to meet facility demands Complete required weekend shifts — 12 weekend shifts per contract expected Must be available to work 2 out of 3 holiday bundles: Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve & New Year's Day Required Qualifications Active RN license (pending licensure may be considered at time of submission) Minimum 2 years of Level 3 NICU experience required Required certifications: BCLS and NRP Proficiency with Cerner electronic health records Must be willing and able to float to Pediatric ICU and care for Level 4 NICU acuity patients Must live at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible; non-local driver's license required on file Preferred Experience / Skills Experience caring for neonates across a broad gestational age range, including micro-preemies under 23 weeks Familiarity with high-acuity neonatal procedures and advanced respiratory support modalities Prior travel nursing experience is a plus Why Join Us Work within a Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children's Hospital environment offering exposure to a wide range of complex neonatal cases Expected 36 hours per week with no on-call requirement and no parking fees at the facility Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID 794137. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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