Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – NICU travel assignment in Pennington, New Jersey, US. Start date 10/26/2026 for 8 weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,993-$2,137 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Nights, 3x12 (7:00 PM–7:30 AM). Setting: hospital-level III NICU with 12 intensive care bassinets and 15 Level II bassinets; EMR is Cerner. Program: Travel Nursing with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,993–$2,137
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), 3x12
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Setting: Level III NICU in a hospital with dedicated NICU staffing

Responsibilities
- Provide direct neonatal nursing care for critically ill and high‑risk newborns in the NICU per physician orders and hospital protocols
- Monitor patient status, interpret assessments, respond to changes, and manage therapies appropriate for NICU patients
- Administer medications and treatments, including respiratory therapies and ventilator support as directed
- Collaborate with neonatology, respiratory therapy, and ancillary teams; participate in rounds and family education
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (Cerner) and ensure smooth handoffs between shifts
- Adhere to infection control, safety standards, and NICU protocols; participate in quality and safety initiatives

Requirements
- Active nursing license in New Jersey or a valid compact license at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- Prior travel nursing experience strongly preferred
- Ability to work in a Level III NICU setting and to perform duties during night shifts

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- 8-week assignment with dedicated assignment coordination
- Travel nursing program through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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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.