Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse - Travel Assignment in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Join a rewarding NICU travel nursing assignment in Las Cruces, NM, and bring your neonatal nursing expertise to a fast-paced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This 13-week RN opportunity offers 12-hour night shifts, strong weekly pay, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on newborns and families in southern New Mexico.

Job Details

• Position: NICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Las Cruces, NM 88011
• Healthcare Setting: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Start Date: August 23, 2026
• End Date: November 22, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Job

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• At least 1 year of recent nursing experience, preferably in NICU, neonatal care, or pediatric critical care
• Ability to complete all required pre-start compliance steps for New Mexico, including fingerprinting and background check processing
• All required certifications and documentation must be in place prior to start
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced critical care environment
• Reliable, team-oriented approach with excellent communication and compassionate patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to neonates in the NICU
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes promptly, and escalate concerns as needed
• Support treatment plans, medication administration, and ongoing clinical documentation
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality neonatal care
• Educate and support families with compassion throughout the care process
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient patient care environment

Why You'll Love Las Cruces

• Experience travel nursing in sunny southern New Mexico
• Enjoy easy access to White Sands National Park, the Organ Mountains, and the Mesilla Valley
• Take advantage of year-round outdoor recreation and scenic desert landscapes

Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse travel job in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional neonatal care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #508133. 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: Acute

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