Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
NICU Registered Nurse — Pennington, NJ. Travel assignment begins 10/26/2026 and runs for 8 weeks with guaranteed hours. Earn $2,028–$2,163 per week on a night schedule of 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (three 12-hour shifts). This Level III NICU unit supports 12 intensive care bassinets and an additional 15 Level II bassinets, using Cerner EMR. The department emphasizes child-friendly care and collaborative teamwork within a hospital setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,028–$2,163 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12s)
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Setting: Level III NICU in a hospital with Cerner EMR

Responsibilities
- Provide neonatal nursing care for critically ill and high-acuity infants in a Level III NICU
- Monitor and interpret infant vital signs, respiratory status, and hemodynamics; assist with ventilator or respiratory support as needed
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per physician orders
- Document care, progress notes, and plans using Cerner EMR
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and social work to coordinate care
- Support families with education, discharge planning, and transition to appropriate care levels

Requirements
- Active RN license in New Jersey or a compact state at time of submission
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience
- Prior travel nursing experience strongly preferred
- Ability to work in a Level III NICU environment and care for critically ill neonates
- Ability to work the listed night shift and meet scheduling requirements

Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing assignment and career support throughout the travel engagement
- Access to resources for transition between NICU rotations and family education

Find more opportunities
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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.

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Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Shift work, Night shift

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