Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,870 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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 Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a Level III NICU environment. The role requires a dedicated healthcare professional with a focus on high-risk neonatal care, supporting families, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Shift Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shift hours, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); valid licensure in the state of New Mexico; minimum of 1-year pediatric or neonatal intensive care experience; valid certification and licensure are required for compliance.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-risk neonatal care, experience in Level III NICU settings, familiarity with Epic charting system, previous travel experience preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • The position involves managing patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:4 for neonates.
  • Clinical procedures include arterial line management, administering blood products, respiratory support such as bubble CPAP, ventilator management, thermoregulation, and nutrition support including tube placements and breastfeeding assistance.
  • Equipment used includes electronic fetal monitoring, incubators, ventilators, and phototherapy units.
  • The unit provides interdisciplinary support including respiratory, pharmacy, interpretation services, and social services.
  • The role emphasizes patient and family teaching, neonatal assessments, and responding to emergent situations such as sepsis, NEC, and neonatal abstinence syndrome.
  • The start date for this assignment is 08/17/2026.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1292121. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus