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: 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 – NICU

Location

Albuquerque, NM | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:30) | Expected 36 hours/week

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 and care for patients requiring Level 4 NICU acuity , including those with Respiratory Distress Syndrome and complex diagnoses
• Demonstrate proficiency with IV vasopressors, High Frequency Ventilation, High Flow nasal cannula, and ventilator management
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:3 (occasional 1:4 during surge periods)
• Float within scope to Pediatric ICU, Level II NICU, and Mother-Baby Unit as needed to meet facility needs
• Fulfill weekend shift requirement of 12 shifts per contract and participate in required holiday coverage bundles

Required Qualifications

• Active or pending RN license (pending licensure may be accepted at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of Level 3 NICU experience required
• BCLS certification required (RQI certifications not accepted)
• NRP certification required (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Ability and willingness to float to Pediatric ICU within scope of practice
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible; non-local driver's license required on file

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with High Frequency Ventilation and IV vasopressor management in a high-acuity neonatal environment
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic health records charting system
• Prior travel nursing experience is a plus

Why Join Us

• Work at a Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children's Hospital with a broad range of neonatal acuity and a supportive clinical environment
• No on-call requirement and no parking fees, allowing for a more predictable and cost-effective assignment experience

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #794182. 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