Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,735 per week

Prime 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ID: 63848750 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: *No locals within 100 miles *COVID vaccination required - religious and medical exemptions accepted with completion of COVID exemption form, signed by a provider for medical Position / Specialty: NICU RN Years of experience REQ: 2 years *level 4* NICU Required Patient Ratios: 1:3 is typical/norm. Occasional 1:4 during surge periods onlyFirst-timers accepted: (Y/N) Yes Weekend REQ: 12 shifts per contract Certs REQ: BCLS, NRP Is on-call REQ? (Y/N) What is the req? No Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Yes, Peds ICU, Level II NICU & MBU Open to accommodating block schedule? (Y/N) Not guaranteed Locals accepted: (Y/N) What is the local radius rule? No locals within 100 miles Pending License accepted: (Y/N) Yes RTO Restrictions: Greater than 7 days needs approval. Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week, facility is allowed to call off 3x throughout a 13-week assignment Patient Diagnoses: Neonate <23 weeks; Neonate <23-28 weeks; Neonate <29-32 weeks; Neonate >32 weeks; Full Term Newborn Special Procedures/Unit Details: Mixed acuity unit; Must be able to care for Level 4 NICU acuity and willing to float to Pediatric ICU. Must be proficient with IV vasopressors, High Frequency Ventilation, High Flow NC, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Ventilator management Hospital Highlights Type of Facility: Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children s Hospital, Short term, acute care Total Staffed Beds: 554 Scrub Color: Black Charting: Cerner Parking Cost: No Fee New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeksA 6 month break is required for any travelers that have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached their one year mark, whichever comes firstOT after 48 hours on all contract signed on or after 10/30/2025 Modified Time:8/17/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Lindsay Gag Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Cerner Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : BLS, NRPSkills : High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), High Frequency Ventilation, IV vasopressors, NICU III, NICU IV*, PICU*, Respiratory distress syndrome, Ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), please SCREEN if missing requirements Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : self Patient Ratios Days : 1-3 Patient Ratios Nights : 1-3 Patient Ratios Weekends : 1-3 Float Required : Level II NICU, MBU Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : 12 Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 12 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Neonates, Infants Daily Census : 28 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : 36 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Neonate 32 weeks;Full Term Newborn Special Procedures/Unit Details : *********************************************!!!PLEASE DO NOT PASS IF THEY ARE MISSING REQUIREMENTS!!!********************************************** Mixed acuity unit; Must be able to care for Level 4 NICU acuity Must be proficient with IV vasopressors, High Frequency Ventilation, High Flow NC, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Ventilator managementConventional, oscillating and high frequency jet ventilation Special Equipment : ***2 years NICU level III REQUIRED*** Please screen and call out any missing requirements, including less than 2 years level III NICU. REDIRECT if no level 3 NICU work history #Tier2 Travel Compliance Doc Due Date: 10 days prior to start Required: begin compliance within 1 2 weeks of signing Required: drug screen within 30 days of start RTO : Max 7 days preferred 1 holiday preferred No RTO during first 7 days of contract or last day of contract Marketing submissions : Not permitted No Locals: 100-mile radius Non-Local DL required on file Licensure Certifications: most may pend at submission RQI certifications not accepted Shifts: 12-hour shifts Ask: Most units offer 36 or 48 hours Experience : 1-2 years minimum Can Screen: some units may consider less Length: 10 weeks minimum (New Ext) Limits: After 1 year or 4 consecutive contracts, 6-month system break required (whichever occurs first) Return (Perm) Staff: 12-month separation required Modules: Billable up to 4 hours Additional time is non-billable EKG testing : Pass/Fail, 2 tries max; 6-month system DNR if failed 2x. See special instructions for list of units Behavioral Health and Related Positions Travelers without MOAB certification must pass an in-person MOAB training during orientation week or contract will be terminated PCU, ICU And L D Units 36 or 48 hour contracts available Include traveler preference at submission OT : must be approved by client before being worked Preceptor Pay : not offered Eligibility ER needs prior travel experience 6-month break after 1 year or 4 assignments Former staff: 12 months of separation required Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceDoc Due Date: 10 days prior to startRequired: begin compliance within 1 2 weeks of signingRequired: drug screen within 30 days of startRTO: Max 7 days preferred1 holiday preferredNo RTO during first 7 days of contract or last day of contractMarketing submissions: Not permittedNo Locals: 100-mile radiusNon-Local DL required on fileLicensure & Certifications: most may pend at submissionRQI certifications not acceptedShifts: 12-hour shiftsAsk: Most units offer 36 or 48 hoursExperience: 1-2 years minimumCan Screen: some units may consider lessLength: 10 weeks minimum (New & Ext)Limits: After 1 year or 4 consecutive contracts, 6-month system break required (whichever occurs first)Return (Perm) Staff: 12-month separation requiredModules: Billable up to 4 hoursAdditional time is non-billableEKG testing: Pass/Fail, 2 tries max; 6-month system DNR if failed 2x. See special instructions for list of unitsBehavioral Health and Related PositionsTravelers without MOAB certification must pass an in-person MOAB training during orientation week or contract will be terminatedPCU, ICU And L&D Units36 or 48 hour contracts availableInclude traveler preference at submissionOT: must be approved by client before being workedPreceptor Pay: not offeredEligibilityER needs prior travel experience6-month break after 1 year or 4 assignmentsFormer staff: 12 months of separation required Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

Prime Staffing Job ID #37381969. 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: RN:NICU,19:00:00-07:30:00

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.