Travel NICU RN - $1,667 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Westwood, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a 13-week travel contract in New Jersey, requiring at least 2 years of NICU experience and travel nursing experience.

Details

• Level II and Level III NICU setting within a hospital environment
• Patient population includes neonates ranging from less than 24 weeks to greater than 34 weeks gestational age
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Float to Baby Nurse as needed
• Epic EMR (experience preferred)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NJ RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS and NRP or NRP Advanced; S.T.A.B.L.E. preferred
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Proficiency with NICU skills including: IV therapy, arterial line management, central line blood draw and care, UAC/UVC management, ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BiPAP/PEEP), Bubble CPAP, HFNC, chest tube management, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with neonatal medications including antibiotics/antivirals, anti-seizure medications, steroids, and surfactants
• Experience caring for patients with respiratory distress syndrome, meconium aspiration, neonatal sepsis, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and seizure disorders
• Experience with phototherapy, blood glucose monitoring, and hyperbilirubinemia management
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include APGAR scoring, developmental care, thermoregulation, phlebotomy, breastfeeding support, gavage feedings, and patient/family teaching
• Attend high-risk deliveries as needed
• Modules are completed onsite during orientation (approximately 4–6 hours for RNs)
• Former permanent staff must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved; no RTO during the first week of orientation
• No travel pairs or groups accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-734200. 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: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.