Travel Registered Nurse NICU

Overview

Registered Nurse – NICU | Pennington, New Jersey | Travel - temporary assignment

Start date:

09/29/2026 | Duration: 8 weeks | Weekly pay: $2,065–$2,123 per week | Guaranteed hours: 36

Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM | Setting:
Hospital NICU

• Weekly pay: $2,065–$2,123 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Location:
  
  Pennington, NJ
• Setting:
  Level III NICU with 12 intensive care bassinets and an additional 15 Level II bassinets
• EMR:
  Cerner
• Program:
  Travel Nursing

• Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care to neonates in a Level III NICU, including monitoring vitals, respiratory support, IV therapy, and medication administration per physician orders.
• Assist with neonatal procedures and specialized care, including coordination of equipment and line management as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other members of the neonatal team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the Cerner EMR; ensure timely handoffs during shift changes.
• Monitor for early signs of distress, support ventilated or high-risk neonates, and respond to neonatal emergencies following established protocols.
• Support family-centered care by communicating with families, providing education, and offering emotional support as appropriate.
• Adhere to infection control practices, safety protocols, and unit policies; contribute to a positive, child-friendly NICU environment.

• Active NJ or compact nursing license required at submission
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience
• Prior travel nursing experience strongly preferred
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Ability to work in a Level III NICU setting and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team

• Assignment-specific support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Dedicated travel nurse support and resource access
• Scheduling and credentialing assistance to facilitate start of assignment
• Access to ongoing professional support during the assignment

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.