Travel NICU RN - $2,187 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• 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 (RN) – NICU

Location

Phoenix, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Level 4 NICU setting with a 71-bed unit, including 17 stepdown beds, caring for premature infants and neonates with cardiac defects, genetic disorders, surgical needs, ECMO, and cooling diagnoses
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:2 (ICU) and 1:3 (Level 2) in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including neonatologists, midlevels, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy available around the clock
• Document and manage patient care using Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry systems
• Float as needed to mother-baby and labor care units for infant care assignments
• Complete a Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment, including Foley catheter insertion with strict maintenance of sterile field; competency in sterile technique is essential
• Participate in weekend coverage, with an expected 4 weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) per 4-week period; holiday coverage based on unit needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of Level 4 NICU experience required; busy Level 3 experience may be considered
• Minimum 3 years of total NICU experience required
• BLS certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Demonstrated competency in sterile field technique, including Foley catheter insertion
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Cardiac) certification is a plus
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry systems
• Experience with ECMO and therapeutic cooling protocols

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a highly specialized team including 24/7 neonatologist and midlevel coverage, respiratory therapy, and dedicated NICU pharmacy support in a well-resourced, high-acuity environment
• Gain exposure to a diverse and complex neonatal patient population including surgical, cardiac, and ECMO cases within a large, established NICU program

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #783713. 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