Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – NICU needed for a travel assignment in Pennington, New Jersey. Start date 09/29/2026 for an 8-week assignment with a guaranteed 36 hours per week. Night shift available: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (3x12-hour nights), with every other weekend and every other holiday required. This is a Level III NICU in a hospital setting, featuring 12 intensive care bassinets and an additional 15 Level II bassinets. The unit uses Cerner for electronic medical records. Prior travel experience is strongly preferred. NJ or compact nursing licensure is required at submission. Certifications include BLS and NRP.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 2,026 to 2,083 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Assignment duration: 8 weeks
- Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, 3x12-hour shifts; every other weekend and holiday
- Setting: Level III NICU in a hospital with 12 NICU bassinets and 15 Level II bassinets
- Location: Pennington, NJ

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care to neonates in the NICU, including continuous monitoring and regular patient assessments
- Administer medications and IV therapies per physician orders; manage basic respiratory support and assist with ventilator care as directed
- perform NICU-specific procedures (e.g., venipuncture, line maintenance, IV access) and manage equipment safety
- Document all patient data in the Cerner EMR, ensure accurate charting, and communicate changes to the care team
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary staff; support families with education and counseling as needed
- Maintain strict infection control practices, patient safety protocols, and unit-specific policies

Requirements
- Active RN license in New Jersey or a compact state at time of submission
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience
- Prior travel nursing experience strongly preferred
- Experience in a Level III NICU setting and Cerner EMR familiarity preferred
- Ability to work the specified night shift and meet every other weekend/holiday requirements

Benefits and Support
- Assignment coordination and ongoing support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support during the assignment
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.