Thrive 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
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to critically ill newborns in a Level 4 NICU setting.
Position Details
Unit Type: NICU (Level 4)
Shift Length: 12 hours
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Weekend Requirement: 4 total weekend shifts per 4 weeks (Saturdays and Sundays)
Holidays: Based on unit coverage
Responsibilities
Provide exceptional nursing care to critically ill neonates
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols
Maintain a sterile field during procedures and interventions
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Perform assessments and monitor patients for any changes in condition
Educate families on care strategies and protocols
Qualifications
Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years of Level 4 NICU experience required; busy Level 3 NICU experience may also be considered
Required Certifications: BLS Certification, NRP; Cardiac STABLE certification is a plus
Familiarity with EMR: Experience with Cerner preferred
Bed Capacity: 71 total beds, including 17 stepdown beds
Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:2 in ICU, 1:3 in Level 2
Support Staff: 1 Patient Care Technician (PCT) per shift
Specialties: Care for premature infants, infants with cardiac defects, genetic disorders, and surgical cases
Orientation: 2-3 days of floor-specific orientation
Additional Notes
Travelers will be required to complete a SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion as part of their onboarding process. Strong knowledge of maintaining a sterile field is critical. Candidates unsure of their competency in sterile techniques may not be a suitable fit for this position.
Location: City, State
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19187545. 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,07:00:00-19:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Catheterization Laboratoryunmatched
Cernerunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Genetic Diseasesunmatched
Groundskeepingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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