Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,718 per week in Lawrenceville, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $1,718 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This role is within a critical care setting focused on providing specialized care to our most vulnerable patient population.

The NICU provides comprehensive, intensive care for very high acuity neonates, ranging from 22 weeks gestation and greater. As a vital member of our nursing team, you will be responsible for managing complex medical conditions and implementing advanced therapeutic interventions.

This unit is equipped to deliver a wide array of critical care therapies, including advanced ventilatory support, specialized circulatory and respiratory treatments, and comprehensive neonatal resuscitation, ensuring the highest level of care for our tiny patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, intensive nursing care to neonates from 22 weeks gestation and greater with very high acuity conditions.
• Manage and monitor patients requiring total body cooling therapies.
• Operate and maintain various ventilation systems, including conventional ventilators and High Frequency Oscillator Ventilation (HFOV).
• Administer and monitor inhaled nitric oxide therapy.
• Manage continuous intravenous drips for vasopressors and sedation, ensuring precise titration and patient response.
• Perform meticulous central line maintenance and care to prevent complications.
• Lead and participate in neonatal resuscitation efforts according to established protocols.
• Collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting.
• Demonstrated ability to care for high-acuity neonates, including those from 22 weeks gestation and greater.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Total body cooling, conventional ventilation, High Frequency Oscillator Ventilation (HFOV), inhaled nitric oxide administration, vasopressor/sedation continuous IV drip management, central line maintenance, neonatal resuscitation.
• Equipment Proficiency: Advanced ventilators (conventional, HFOV), infusion pumps, patient monitoring systems.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional critical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to perform effectively in high-stress environments, compassion, and teamwork.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC)
• Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Assignment Dates: July 13, 2026 - October 3, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia, or a compact state license with Georgia privileges.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.