Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview Registered Nurse, NICU travel assignment in Pennington, New Jersey. Start date: 10/07/2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,015-$2,162 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12-hour shifts). This assignment takes place in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 12 ICU bassinets and 15 Level II bassinets in a hospital setting. The program is part of Travel Nursing through Healthforce Healthcare LLC. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,015–$2,162 per week Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week Contract duration: 8 weeks Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12-hour shifts) Start date: 10/07/2026 Setting: Level III NICU in a hospital with mixed NICU capacities EMR: Cerner system used for patient documentation Schedule requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care for neonates in the NICU, including monitoring vital signs, assessing needs, and responding to clinical changes Administer medications, provide respiratory support, thermoregulation, nutrition support, and routine NICU procedures as prescribed Collaborate with the multidisciplinary NICU team to develop and implement care plans for vulnerable newborns Document patient data and progress in the Cerner EMR, ensure accurate handoffs, and maintain thorough patient records Support family education and engagement around newborn care and discharge planning Adhere to unit protocols and infection control practices while maintaining patient safety and quality of care Requirements Active RN license in New Jersey or a compact license valid for New Jersey at time of submission BLS and NRP certifications required Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience; prior travel nurse experience strongly preferred Ability to work in a Level III NICU environment with complex neonates and varied acuity Graduation from an accredited nursing program and current nursing licensure Availability for the assigned schedule: Nights with every other weekend and every other holiday required Benefits and Support Travel assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC Credentialing and onboarding assistance Ongoing assignment support and dedicated recruiter access Details on benefits and additional support provided during the hiring process and at onboarding PAY DISCLAIMER RULE: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr