Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview

Registered Nurse, NICU travel assignment in Atlanta, GA. Start date 11/16/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay range $1,671-$1,782 per week with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is a 12-hour night schedule (12x3). Work setting is a hospital NICU with a large-volume delivery unit.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,671-$1,782 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 12x3
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: NICU in a hospital environment
• Holiday coverage: must work two major holidays and one minor holiday during the assignment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for NICU neonates, including monitoring, vital signs, respiratory support, feeding support, and medication administration as ordered.
• Collaborate with the NICU multidisciplinary team; participate in rounds; communicate effectively with families about care plans.
• Perform NICU procedures within scope, including line management, suctioning, incubator care, and assistance with deliveries or post-delivery stabilization as needed.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and assist with ventilator support and other adjunct devices as appropriate; recognize and respond to Neonatal Resuscitation Protocols (NRP) in emergency situations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Cerner electronic health record; ensure adherence to unit protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in handoffs and transfers, demonstrate professionalism, and comply with regulatory and hospital patient-care requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience in a similar specialty setting
• Required AHA BLS certification and NRP certification
• Cerner EMR experience or strong familiarity with a Level III NICU environment in a high-volume delivery hospital
• Ability to work a 12-hour night shift (7:00 PM-7:30 AM) with guaranteed weekly hours
• Availability to work holiday coverage as specified: two major holidays and one minor holiday during the assignment

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated credentialing assistance to facilitate onboarding
• Housing assistance or stipend where available
• Extension opportunities based on department needs and performance

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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.