Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter support

Credentialing assistance

Housing stipend or assistance

Extension opportunities

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for a NICU travel assignment in Atlanta, GA. Start date 11/16/2026 for a 13-week contract with weekly pay between $1,671 and $1,782 and guaranteed 36 hours per week.

Shift is a 12-hour night schedule (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) in a hospital NICU with a large-volume delivery unit. Holiday coverage and dedicated support are included as part of the assignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience.
• AHA BLS and NRP certifications are required.
• Cerner EMR experience in a Level III NICU/high-volume delivery hospital.
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with guaranteed weekly hours.
• Holiday coverage on two major holidays and one minor holiday during the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for NICU neonates, including monitoring, vital signs, respiratory support, feeding support, and medication administration as ordered.
• Collaborate with the NICU multidisciplinary team; participate in rounds; communicate with families about care plans.
• Perform NICU procedures within scope, including line management, suctioning, incubator care, and assistance with deliveries or post-delivery stabilization.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and assist with ventilator support and other adjunct devices; respond to Neonatal Resuscitation Protocols (NRP) as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the Cerner EHR and adhere to unit protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in handoffs and transfers, maintain professionalism, and comply with hospital requirements.

Skills

NICU experience

AHA BLS

NRP certification

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, NICU travel assignment in Atlanta, GA. Start date 11/16/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay range $1,671–$1,782 per week with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is a 12-hour night schedule (12x3). Work setting is a hospital NICU with a large-volume delivery unit.

Overview

Registered Nurse, NICU travel assignment in Atlanta, GA. Start date 11/16/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay range $1,671–$1,782 per week with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is a 12-hour night schedule (12x3). Work setting is a hospital NICU with a large-volume delivery unit.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,671–$1,782 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 12x3
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: NICU in a hospital environment
• Holiday coverage: must work two major holidays and one minor holiday during the assignment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for NICU neonates, including monitoring, vital signs, respiratory support, feeding support, and medication administration as ordered
• Collaborate with the NICU multidisciplinary team; participate in rounds; communicate effectively with families about care plans
• Perform NICU procedures within scope, including line management, suctioning, incubator care, and assistance with deliveries or post-delivery stabilization as needed
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and assist with ventilator support and other adjunct devices as appropriate; recognize and respond to Neonatal Resuscitation Protocols (NRP) in emergency situations
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Cerner electronic health record; ensure adherence to unit protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards
• Participate in handoffs and transfers, demonstrate professionalism, and comply with regulatory and hospital patient-care requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience in a similar specialty setting
• Required AHA BLS certification and NRP certification
• Cerner EMR experience or strong familiarity with a Level III NICU environment in a high-volume delivery hospital
• Ability to work a 12-hour night shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with guaranteed weekly hours
• Availability to work holiday coverage as specified: two major holidays and one minor holiday during the assignment

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated credentialing assistance to facilitate onboarding
• Housing assistance or stipend where available
• Extension opportunities based on department needs and performance

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.