Travel Nurse RN, NICU Pay up to $2,004/WK

Travel Nurse RN, NICU

Join our dedicated team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where you will provide specialized care to critically ill newborns requiring intensive medical attention and monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor newborns' vital signs, respiratory status, and overall condition continuously.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by neonatologists and pediatricians.
• Operate advanced medical equipment such as incubators, ventilators, and phototherapy units.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for neonates.
• Educate parents and families on newborn care, feeding techniques, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities in medical records.

Work Environment:

• This role is based in hospital NICUs, providing critical care to premature or medically fragile newborns.
• The position requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to respond calmly under pressure.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary with opportunities for professional growth within neonatal nursing specialties.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Support for continuing education programs to maintain licensure and enhance neonatal nursing expertise.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Your commitment to caring for our smallest patients is highly valued. We foster an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally while delivering exceptional neonatal care.

*This information is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Actual job responsibilities may vary by location.

Additional Employer Description

Care for stable infants working on maintaining their temperature, oral feeding skills and NGT feedings. Transport infants for swallowing studies, fluoroscopy and MRI Care for infants on various respiratory support; Oscillator, JET, conventional, CPAP and SiPap. The nurse plays a major role in multi-disciplinary rounds done every day and evening. There are Attending's, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Residents, available on the unit at all times, as well as Respiratory Therapists. We need someone who is able to make quick decisions on their feet, someone who is detail oriented, but able to see the bigger picture, a critical thinker. Someone who is eager and enthusiastic about work, someone who has integrity, and able to self-report mistakes or errors without fear of being reprimanded. Providing round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill newborn infants. Caring for the basic needs of infants; for example, feeding and changing diapers. Performing medical procedures; for example, inserting intravenous lines, performing tests, and administering medications. Assisting the NICU physicians in medical procedures and treatments. Using and adjusting specialized medical equipment. Formulating nursing plans and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments. Comforting ill newborns and anxious parents and family members. Offering support to parents and family members and educating them on the at-home care of their newborn.

Shift

07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Hours

36 Hrs/Wk

Start Date

2026-09-14

Length

13