Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Chandler, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/12/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NICU) Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse to join our Level II NICU team. This position will involve providing specialized nursing care to critically ill newborns in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in the NICU, including high-risk newborns. Monitor and assess patients' health status and respond to changes in condition. Administer medications and perform necessary procedures, adhering to established protocols. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including Neonatologists and Nurse Practitioners, to optimize patient outcomes. Support families through education and emotional support during their child’s stay in the NICU. Participate in self-scheduling and fulfill weekend and holiday rotation requirements. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of recent NICU experience, Level II preferred. BLS Certification and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required. STABLE certification is a plus. Ability to float to sister facilities as needed. Unit Details Level II NICU with 12 private rooms and a Special Care Nursery (SCN) with 18 beds. Nurse-to-patient ratios: NICU 2:1, SCN 3:1. Supported by an in-house team of NNPs 24/7 and Neonatologists during the day. Common patient diagnoses include hyperbilirubinemia, respiratory distress syndrome, and sepsis, among others. Additional Information Orientation will include a pass/fail simulation lab for specific competencies. Schedules are managed through a self-scheduling system. The unit encourages a collaborative environment and values continuous learning and support for staff development. If you are passionate about neonatal nursing and have the required experience, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated NICU team. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19166107. 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,19:00:00-07:00:00 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.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
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