Travel Registered Nurse Newborn Nursery Job
About The Position
This is a travel assignment for a Registered Nurse in the Newborn Nursery at a hospital in Burlington, Vermont. The assignment begins on 09/07/2026 and lasts for 16 weeks. The role involves a 3x12-hour rotating schedule with an estimated weekly pay of $2,137 to $2,309. Guaranteed hours are not specified. The unit focuses on Mother/Baby Couplet Care, and travelers are expected to float first as needed, requiring flexibility with weekend coverage and occasional day rotations. Experience with EPIC EMR within the last two years is mandatory, along with specific certifications and clinical competencies.
Requirements
- Active RN license in good standing (Vermont licensure or eligibility per state requirements)
- Certifications: BLS and NRP required; AHA ACLS preferred
- Experience: minimum 2 years in a newborn/mother-baby specialty; prior travel experience highly preferred
- Education: RN degree from an accredited program (exact degree level as required for licensure)
- Skills: EPIC (EMR) experience within the past 2 years; ability to work in a large teaching or high-acuity facility; comfortable with rotating day/night shifts
- Additional: Must have reliable transportation; ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment with occasional weekend coverage; willingness to rotate to days if needed and to float as required by unit needs
Nice To Haves
- AHA ACLS preferred
- prior travel experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for newborns and support mothers in the newborn nursery and couplet care environment
- Perform newborn assessments, monitor vitals, and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, following hospital protocols
- Collaborate with the care team (physicians, lactation consultants, and ancillary staff) to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
- Document care in EPIC and ensure accurate handoffs during shift changes
- Maintain strict adherence to safety, infection control, and quality standards; participate in unit orientation and quality improvement activities as assigned
Benefits
- Dedicated travel and recruitment support 24/7
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to expedite start
- Bi-weekly orientation process to ramp up on unit protocol
- Assignment support throughout the 16-week contract
- Potential for extension opportunities based on unit needs and performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
