Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Frederick, MD

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Frederick, MD
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Frederick, MD | Level III NICU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Rotating Holidays & Weekends | On-Site

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in a full-service Level III NICU capable of caring for extremely low birth weight infants as young as 24 weeks gestation and weighing as little as 500 grams
• Manage a mixed-acuity patient population within a 30-bed unit with an average daily census of approximately 10 infants
• Float to NAN (Newborn Admission Nurse) role, including newborn medications, assessment, and initial breastfeeding support, as needed
• Float to DRAN (Delivery Room Admission Nurse) role, covering the first 30 minutes of a newborn's life, as needed
• Float to the baby module in the Family Center as directed
• Fulfill on-call requirements of 12 hours per 4-week schedule

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of NICU experience required; Level III or higher NICU experience required — first-time travelers with Level III or higher experience will be considered
• Active Maryland RN license or Compact RN license must be in hand at time of submission — no exceptions; proof of residency must match candidate's licensure
• BLS certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Compliance modules must be completed prior to start date, no later than one week before start; modules are non-billable and average 4–5 hours, completed through the facility's online portal
• No radius rule applies; local travelers are welcome

Preferred Experience / Skills

• STABLE certification preferred
• Experience in delivery room or newborn admission nursing roles
• Familiarity with caring for extremely premature or critically ill neonates

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity, specialized NICU environment that supports professional growth across multiple newborn care roles
• Located in Frederick, MD — a vibrant historic city with scenic mountain views, a lively downtown, and convenient access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C.