Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview

Registered Nurse - NICU (Travel) in Cumming, Georgia, starting 10/19/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Earn $1,634–$1,763 per week with 36 guaranteed hours weekly. Night shift, 12-hour nights on a 12x3 rotation (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) in a NICU unit within a hospital setting. This travel assignment is with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,634–$1,763 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 12x3 rotation (7 PM–7:30 AM)
• Start date: 10/19/2026
• Setting: NICU unit in a hospital

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to neonates in the NICU, including monitoring vital signs, respiratory status, and overall stability.
• Administer prescribed medications and therapies, and manage IV lines and infusion therapies per NICU protocols.
• Assist with NICU procedures and respond to emergencies according to neonatal resuscitation and care guidelines.
• Document care and assessments in the medical record; participate in rounds and care planning with the multidisciplinary team.
• Educate and support families, provide discharge planning input, and advocate for infant safety and infection control throughout shifts.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, nurses, and other specialists to implement individualized care plans.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RECENT NICU nursing experience
• Current AHA BLS certification; NRP certification required
• Ability to work a night shift schedule (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) and a 12x3 rotation
• Availability to work two major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day) and one minor holiday (e.g., the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year’s Eve)
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a high-acuity NICU environment

Benefits and Support

• Travel assignment support from a dedicated recruiter and clinical support team (where available)
• Fast credentialing and onboarding assistance (where applicable)
• Ongoing assignment support throughout the contract
• Housing options or relocation assistance may be available (where offered)
• Payroll and administrative support to ensure smooth assignment logistics

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.