Travel NICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Westwood, New Jersey.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/10/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Level II NICU position requiring prior travel experience and NJ or compact RN licensure.

• Level II NICU setting providing care across Level I Nursery, NICU II, and NICU III
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Patient ratios of 1:2 to 1:3
• Required to float to Baby Nurse as needed
• Cares for neonates ranging from 34 weeks gestation
• Attends high-risk deliveries

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• BLS and NRP or NRP Advanced certifications required
• STABLE certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, blood and blood product administration, arterial line management, and central line care
• Experience with UAC/UVC placement and care
• Skilled in neonatal medication administration including anti-seizure drugs, antibiotics, antivirals, steroids, and surfactants
• Experience with neonatal dosage calculations
• Skilled in phlebotomy, thermoregulation, and APGAR scoring
• Experience assisting with lumbar punctures and managing seizure disorders and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• Respiratory skills including Bubble CPAP, HFNC, ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), and ETT/NT suctioning
• Experience managing neonatal sepsis and infectious disease precautions
• Experience with blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia
• Breastfeeding support and feeding management (bottle, breast, gavage) experience
• Experience with oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tube placement and management

• Provides comprehensive neonatal critical care including developmental care and patient/family teaching
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for this position
• Former staff must wait at least one year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-734200. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Neonatal ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.