Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - per week

MedCadre 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: 10/06/2025

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, flexible

Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Registered Nurse – NICU IV

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Assignment Length: 13 Weeks

Unit: NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

Schedule: 12-hour shifts (Days: 7a–7p or Nights: 7p–7a; shift determined during interview)

Float Requirement: Yes – Will float to PICU and CVICU as needed

Position Summary:

Seeking an experienced and adaptable NICU Registered Nurse (Level IV) to provide high-quality care in a high-acuity neonatal intensive care setting. The RN will work in a Level III or IV NICU and must be willing to float to Pediatric ICU (PICU) and Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) units when required.

This role is located at a major pediatric healthcare campus in Phoenix, AZ. The facility emphasizes collaborative care, family-centered support, and advanced neonatal interventions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill neonates in a Level III/IV NICU setting

Monitor and manage life-support equipment, IVs, incubators, and ventilators

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for neonates with complex medical needs

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapists, and other nurses

Educate and support families of patients, including communication of clinical updates and guidance on care practices

Maintain accurate documentation and comply with unit protocols and hospital policies

Float to PICU and CVICU units as needed, providing adaptable, high-quality care in those environments

Adhere to infection control, safety, and patient privacy regulations

Maintain required certifications and complete all hospital-mandated training

Follow masking protocol and any additional infection prevention requirements during respiratory illness season

Skills:

Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment

High level of attention to detail and patient safety

Emotional resilience and compassion in high-stress environments

Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and families

Adaptability and flexibility to meet changing unit needs

Strong organizational and time management skills

Commitment to continuing education and clinical excellence

Documents Required:

Active RN License

AHA - BLS, ACLS, PALS

NRP Certificate

Covid Card

Application Process: Please submit your resume to or call . Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for the next steps.

About MedCadre

At MedCadre, headquartered in Irvine, California and serving healthcare organizations nationwide, we connect exceptional clinicians with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited and ISO 9001–certified leader in medical staffing, we strictly adhere to healthcare regulations, ensuring trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.

Guided by our core values; Results, Approachability, Care, and Emergency (RACE), we foster an environment where you can grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and deliver outstanding patient care. When you join MedCadre, you become part of a broad network dedicated to advancing healthcare, improving lives, and shaping the future of patient outcomes together.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity at every level of our organization

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Benefits

401k retirement plan

Health Care FSA

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retention bonus

Medical benefits

Referral bonus

Sick pay

Weekly pay

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