Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,043 per week
American Consultants
Role description
American Consultants 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, nights
Employment Type:
Travel
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, NICU – Albuquerque, NM 87109
Start Date:
August 17, 2026
Location:
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Schedule:
Night shift, 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30). Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 6-week period. Patient ratios vary from 1:1 to 1:4 based on acuity.
Highlights:
13-week travel assignment in a Level II/III NICU environment
Work with neonatal populations including premature infants and complex medical conditions
Interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, and interpretation services
24-36 hours of orientation provided with Epic charting system
Floating required to like units within scope as needed
Up to 4 days of pre-approved time off available
Requirements:
Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact license accepted; must be obtained prior to start)
Minimum 1 year of NICU experience required
Previous travel nursing experience preferred
Current BLS and NRP certifications required
Experience with Epic charting system preferred
Must reside outside 50-mile local radius
Proficiency in neonatal care skills including ventilator management, IV therapy, central line care, and high-risk delivery attendance
Why Join Us?
This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to advance your NICU expertise in a supportive environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources. You'll care for diverse neonatal populations while receiving competitive travel compensation and flexible scheduling options. Join a team committed to providing exceptional care to our smallest patients and their families.
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About American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
Benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Life insurance
Weekly pay
License and certification reimbursement
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus