Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - NICU, traveling assignment in Burlington, Vermont. NICU-focused care in a hospital setting with a 17-week contract beginning 09/21/2026. Weekly pay ranges from $2,400 to $2,574, with 0.0 guaranteed hours per week. The shift is 12-hour rotating day/night, primarily nights with days as needed. This role requires NICU Level III experience, teaching facility background, and EPIC EMR proficiency. The assignment includes floating to related units, such as newborn NICU, mother/baby, nursery, and involvement with deliveries and neonatal rounds.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,400–$2,574 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week
- Contract duration: 17 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Setting: hospital NICU travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to neonates and newborns in a NICU Level III setting, including monitoring vitals, supporting respiratory therapy, and assisting with feeding and growth plans.
- Float to newborn NICU, mother/baby, nursery, and related units; participate in newborn rounds and support deliveries as needed.
- Collaborate with neonatology, nursing teams, and ancillary staff to implement individualized care plans and ensure safe transitions to next care settings or discharge.
- Manage charting and documentation in EPIC EMR, adhering to unit and regulatory standards; contribute to data collection for rounds and quality metrics.
- Maintain patient safety and infection control practices; engage families with education and support to aid infant care at home.

Requirements
- Minimum 2 years NICU experience
- NICU Level III experience required; please list NICU levels in work history
- Teaching facility experience required
- EPIC EMR experience within the past 2 years is required
- AHA BLS and NRP required; STABLE and RNC-NIC preferred
- Travel experience preferred; if no prior travel, experience at a large (500+ bed) NICU teaching facility is preferred
- Ability to float to related units and work 12-hour rotating shifts; no on-call required
- Reliable transportation is recommended due to area transportation considerations
- Demonstrated ability to work every other weekend; may be scheduled more often if needed
- Ensure all work history details (bed counts, EMR, facility type) are accurately documented

Benefits and Support
- Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays; next available start date noted as 09/21
- No block scheduling for this assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment

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Pay disclaimer
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.

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