ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
RN Position Job Notes:
Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.
Opportunity:
RN - NICU
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 13-week assignment duration
• Patient ratio: 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity level
• 15-bed NICU unit
• Arizona nursing license required
• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience required
• Level 3 NICU experience required
• Required certifications: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), Infant Driven Feeding Certificate
• Preferred certification: STABLE
• Attend high-risk and newborn deliveries
• Handle NICU admits and assessments
• Start IVs and draw laboratory specimens
• Ventilator experience required
• May float to postpartum unit during low census to take newborn assignments or couplets if experienced
• Utilize Cerner EMR system
• Any color scrubs acceptable
• Provide patient care using the Nursing Process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and scientific judgment in care planning
• Delegate patient care priorities and provide supervision of assigned personnel
• Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education
Facility:
This healthcare facility features a 15-bed Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that provides specialized care for critically ill newborns and high-risk deliveries. The facility utilizes advanced medical technology including ventilator support and maintains high standards for neonatal care with evidence-based practices such as infant-driven feeding protocols. The organization emphasizes continuing education and clinical competency for nursing staff while maintaining comprehensive neonatal services.
Location:
Tucson, AZ
Tucson offers year-round sunshine and stunning desert landscapes in southern Arizona, providing an excellent climate for outdoor activities and a lower cost of living compared to other major southwestern cities. The area features rich cultural attractions, excellent healthcare facilities, and proximity to beautiful national parks, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and lifestyle benefits.
Adex Job ID #973513. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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