Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job
About The Position
This is a travel assignment for a Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Westwood, New Jersey. The assignment is for a duration of weeks, with a weekly pay range of $1,658–$1,743. The role involves providing direct patient care to neonates in a Level II NICU setting, managing various medical equipment and therapies, administering medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position requires the ability to work 3x12-hour night shifts and may involve floating to the Baby Nurse role as needed. Travel experience is preferred, and local candidates are not eligible due to a 50-mile radius rule.
Requirements
- Active RN license in New Jersey or a compact license in hand at time of submittal
- Certifications: BLS and NRP or NRP Advanced (STABLE listed)
- Neonatal/NICU experience; Level II NICU experience preferred; 2 years’ experience preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Travel experience preferred
- Ability to work 3x12-hour night shifts in a NICU setting
- May float to Baby Nurse as needed
Nice To Haves
- Travel experience preferred
- Local candidates are not eligible due to a 50-mile radius rule.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to neonates in a Level II NICU setting, including intake, assessment, and ongoing monitoring
- Manage ventilator/CPAP/BiPAP/high-flow oxygen therapy and adjust settings as ordered
- Perform UAC/UVC care and maintain peripheral IV lines; administer medications and IV fluids per protocol
- Administer phototherapy and support thermoregulation; assist with enteral feeding (gavage/NG feeds) and breast/bottle feeding as indicated
- Conduct sepsis workups, administer antibiotics/antivirals, and handle blood products per orders
- Monitor for prematurity-related issues (RDS, hyperbilirubinemia, hypoglycemia), document APGAR scores, and participate in rounds and care planning
- Document in Epic and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team; may float to Baby Nurse as needed
Benefits
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Onboarding and core items/labs completed within 48 hours of contract signing
- Onsite orientation (12 hours) to align with unit protocols
- Epic charting resources and unit-specific training available
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
