Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Las Cruces, NM

Job Title

Travel RN – NICU (Nights)

Location

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Projected Start: August 23, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to neonatal patients in a Level NICU setting
• Monitor, assess, and document patient condition and response to treatment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
• Support families through education, communication, and compassionate care

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience
• All required certifications must be obtained and verified prior to start date
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify for travel status
• Must comply with New Mexico State fingerprinting requirement (LPNT): fingerprinting must be initiated before hire, with documentation of processing provided; travelers may begin on a 14-day waiver with supervision while awaiting results

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a Joint Commission Accredited hospital environment
• Familiarity with travel nursing compliance processes across state lines

Why Join Us

• Work at a well-established, accredited medical center with a long history of quality, compassionate care serving the southern New Mexico community
• Enjoy year-round sunshine and access to world-class outdoor recreation including White Sands National Park, scenic hiking and biking trails, and the Organ Mountains