Travel Registered Nurse Newborn Nursery Job

Healthforce•Burlington, VT

1d•$2,214 - $2,258•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel assignment for a Registered Nurse in the Newborn Nursery at a hospital in Burlington, Vermont. The temporary assignment is for approximately 18 weeks, starting on 09/07/2026. The role involves working in a hospital setting within a high-volume newborn unit, supporting mother/baby couplet care, and collaborating with obstetrics and pediatric teams. The position offers weekly pay ranging from $2,214 to $2,258 and involves a 3x12-hour rotating shift pattern, primarily with night shifts and occasional day coverage.

Requirements

Active RN license in the appropriate practice state.
Certifications: BLS and NRP required.
Minimum 2 years of newborn/newborn nursery specialty experience.
EPIC EMR experience within the past 2 years.
Ability to work in a hospital travel assignment with a rotating 3x12 schedule and weekend coverage.

Nice To Haves

ACLS preferred.
Prior travel clinical experience strongly preferred.
Prefers antepartum experience and open to taking charge nurse responsibilities if assigned.
Experience in a large (500+ beds) or teaching facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to newborns and support mother/baby couplet care in a high-volume newborn unit.
Monitor newborn vitals, feeding, weight, urine output, jaundice, and overall condition; administer prescribed medications and therapies.
Document care in EPIC; coordinate with obstetric and pediatric teams to develop and implement care plans.
Educate families on newborn care, feeding, safety, and discharge planning; address questions and provide support.
Maintain infection control and patient safety standards; participate in discharge planning and care transitions.
May be asked to rotate to other units as needed and may begin with float duties; schedule rotations primarily toward night shifts.