Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview Registered Nurse, NICU travel assignment in Pennington, New Jersey. Start date: 10/07/2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,015-$2,162 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12-hour shifts). This assignment takes place in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 12 ICU bassinets and 15 Level II bassinets in a hospital setting. The program is part of Travel Nursing through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,015–$2,162 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12-hour shifts)
• Start date: 10/07/2026
• Setting: Level III NICU in a hospital with mixed NICU capacities
• EMR: Cerner system used for patient documentation
• Schedule requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for neonates in the NICU, including monitoring vital signs, assessing needs, and responding to clinical changes
• Administer medications, provide respiratory support, thermoregulation, nutrition support, and routine NICU procedures as prescribed
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary NICU team to develop and implement care plans for vulnerable newborns
• Document patient data and progress in the Cerner EMR, ensure accurate handoffs, and maintain thorough patient records
• Support family education and engagement around newborn care and discharge planning
• Adhere to unit protocols and infection control practices while maintaining patient safety and quality of care

Requirements

• Active RN license in New Jersey or a compact license valid for New Jersey at time of submission
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience; prior travel nurse experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a Level III NICU environment with complex neonates and varied acuity
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and current nursing licensure
• Availability for the assigned schedule: Nights with every other weekend and every other holiday required

Benefits and Support

• Travel assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Ongoing assignment support and dedicated recruiter access
• Details on benefits and additional support provided during the hiring process and at onboarding

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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.