Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,304 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) position in Mesa, Arizona. The role involves providing critical care to sick and premature infants, supporting the care team and parents, and performing a variety of clinical tasks in a fast‑paced NICU environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for infants transitioning to extra‑uterine life
• Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary
• Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs
• Provide arterial and intravenous therapy
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment such as incubators and ventilators
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty
• Lift 10‑20 pounds of equipment as needed
• Be aware of potential hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases

Requirements

• 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience
• Current BLS certification
• Current NRP certification
• Additional certifications may be required before starting the assignment

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Start date: October 12, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Shift: 12‑hour days
• Employment type: Travel