Travel NICU RN - $2,365 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - NICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Level 3 or 4 NICU experience required
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Manager interview required
• Must pass DYS exam prior to accepting (two attempts allowed, 80% passing score)
• Complete mandatory Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion
• Patient ratios: 1:2 ICU, 1:3 Level 2
• Work in 71-bed Level 4 NICU (17 stepdown beds)
• Every 3rd weekend requirement
• Work 3 of 6 major holidays
• 4 total weekend shifts per 4 weeks
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, Cardiac STABLE plus
• Navy scrub color required
• Use Cerner EMR system and Phillips telemetry
• May float to Mother Baby, Labor Care (babies only)
• 2-3 days floor-specific orientation
• Care for premature infants, cardiac defects, genetic disorders, surgical patients, ECMO and cooling cases
• 50-mile radius rule enforced
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment

Facility:

This major medical center operates a comprehensive 71-bed Level 4 NICU with advanced capabilities for the most critically ill newborns. The facility features 24/7 neonatologist and midlevel coverage, dedicated NICU pharmacy services, respiratory therapy support, and specialized equipment for complex cases including ECMO and therapeutic cooling. The unit maintains high standards with rigorous competency requirements and offers both intensive care and stepdown services for diverse neonatal conditions.

Location:

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix offers year-round sunshine and a vibrant metropolitan lifestyle in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, with excellent outdoor recreation opportunities and a thriving healthcare community. The city provides a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking career growth in a dynamic environment.

Adex Job ID #1115387. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

Benefits

• Referral bonus