Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,701 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Forrest City, Arkansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Newborn Nursery

Location

Forrest City, AR | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts, 3 nights per week (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Projected Start: October 2026 | Approximately 12-week assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Hold shift accountability for providing care to Newborn Nursery patients during the immediate neonatal phase and newborn care, utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and facility policy and procedures
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for safe delivery of care
• Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education
• Delegate patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of available staff
• Provide direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering patient care
• May be floated to couplet care nursing during periods of low census

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of Newborn Nursery or relevant RN experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Must not be a local candidate — no local applicants will be considered for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in couplet care or mother-baby nursing
• Familiarity with neonatal assessment and newborn care protocols
• Strong leadership and clinical decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a critical phase of newborn care at a facility with a defined need for experienced travel nurses
• Expected schedule of 36 hours per week with consistent night shift hours in a specialized nursery setting

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #787763. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - NICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the "why" behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others