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 Hartford, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Join our dedicated team at a premier Level IV NICU in Hartford, CT, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our youngest patients. Hartford offers a vibrant community with a rich history, excellent amenities, and a supportive environment for healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients in a Level IV NICU setting.
• Administer medications, including anti-seizure medications, antibiotics, antivirals, and insulin.
• Perform APGAR scoring, blood glucose monitoring, and arterial line management.
• Support breastfeeding and handle breast milk appropriately.
• Manage central lines, including blood draws and care for implanted lines.
• Provide developmental care and support for neonates with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, respiratory distress syndrome, and seizure disorders.
• Assist with procedures such as lumbar punctures and manage post-surgical care.
• Educate and support patients' families, ensuring they are informed and comfortable with care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and more.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience, with Level 4 experience required.
• Experience with patient ratios of 1:3.
• Travel experience preferred.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and a valid State License or Compact License.
• Flexibility to work a rotating D/N schedule, including weekends as needed.
• Ability to float to PICU/Med Surg as required.

WCS Healthcare Partners Job ID #26-09084. 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