Travel NICU RN - $2,483 per week

WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Newton, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/25/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Join our dedicated team at WCS Healthcare Partners in Newton, MA, where we provide exceptional care for newborns in our Level II NICU. We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to support our mission of delivering comprehensive neonatal care. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the lives of infants and their families.Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to infants born at 32 weeks and above in a Level II NICU setting.
• Administer respiratory support, including CPAP, HFNC, and short-term ventilation.
• Manage peripheral IVs, central lines, and NGT feedings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including pharmacy, nutrition, OT, SLP, lactation, child life, and social work.
• Participate in Family Integrated Nursing Care (FINC), supporting both mother and NICU baby in the same room.
• Float to pediatric units as needed, based on competence and comfortability, to cover hyperbilirubin readmits and failure to thrive cases.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of inpatient NICU experience.
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 3-4:1, depending on acuity.
• Flexibility to float house-wide for 1:1 coverage, though rare.
• RN License (NH or Compact) required.

WCS Healthcare Partners Job ID #26-11221. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - NICU

About WCS Healthcare Partners

With WCS Healthcare Partners, every Job Seeker grows stronger, moving one step forward with each job placement. We take the time to get to know the needs and qualifications of each Healthcare professional to match you with the right clinical setting, patient population, merging your compensation and career goals with your desired work environment. Our recruiters are experts at navigating the dynamic nature of healthcare employers to get your resume in front of the right decision makers.

NURSING

? Registered Nurses (RN)

? Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

? Travel Nursing

? Quality Assurance/Review, Performance Improvement, HEDIS

? Nursing Leadership

? Case Management

ALLIED HEALTH

? Technologists: Medical, Laboratory, Cardiac, RadTech, X-Ray

? Therapy: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

? Social Work: LCSW/LMSW, Case Management, Care Coordination

? Med Support: Medical Assistants, Phlebotomy, Surgical/Sterile Techs

? Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs

? Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistants

OPERATIONS & FINANCE

? Practice Management

? Clinical Operations

? Administrative Support

? Reception, Clerical, Call Center

? Claims Appeals/Denials/Reimbursement

? Insurance Pre-Authorizations

? Medical Billing/Coding

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay