Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York.

• Specialty:
  NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job – 8 Week Assignment in Utica, NY

Seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse (RN) for an 8-week travel contract in Utica, New York (zip code 13502). Join our healthcare team and provide compassionate neonatal care in a modern Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with private rooms. This Central New York nursing job offers a supportive environment, access to the scenic Adirondack Mountains, and a vibrant community ideal for healthcare professionals.

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,100 - $2,210 per week

• Assignment Length: 8 weeks
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• Healthcare Setting: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit Details: 8-13 NICU beds (private rooms), open bay overflow
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 to 1:3
• Employment Type: Travel RN Contract

• Minimum 3 years of NICU nursing experience (Level II or III required)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• BLS and NRP certifications required at submission
• PALS and STABLE certifications required prior to start (willingness to obtain if not current)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to float to Mother-Baby, Pediatrics, or adult floors as needed

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate neonatal care in Level II/III NICU
• Monitor, assess, and document patient status and progress
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal outcomes
• Educate and support families throughout the NICU stay
• Maintain accurate records using Epic EMR
• Float to other units as needed within scope of practice

Apply now for this rewarding NICU Registered Nurse travel job in Utica, NY, and join our healthcare team today!

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GHR Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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