Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruiter and travel support

Credentialing and onboarding help

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Opportunity for contract extension

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for a NICU travel assignment in Canton, GA. Start date 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 12-hour nights, 12x3 in a hospital NICU setting.

You will provide direct neonatal care, administer medications, monitor devices and vents, and collaborate with the neonatology team. Documentation is in Cerner with family-centered education and support.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in Georgia.
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience.
• BLS and NRP certifications (American Heart Association).
• Experience with Cerner or a similar EMR system.
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet holiday coverage requirements.
• Eligible for travel assignment and onboard/credentialing processes.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; GA RN licensure eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to neonatal patients in the NICU, including ongoing assessments and vital sign monitoring.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; manage IVs, monitoring devices, vents, and NICU protocols.
• Collaborate with the neonatology team to develop and implement individualized care plans; participate in rounds and care conferences.
• Document care and updates in the electronic medical record (Cerner) with accurate and timely charting.
• Monitor for changes in patient status, anticipate needs, and elevate concerns to the medical team as required.
• Support families with education and transition planning, using developmentally appropriate and family-centered communication.

Skills

NICU nursing

Night shift readiness

Direct patient care

Travel assignment eligibility

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – NICU travel assignment in Canton, GA. Start date 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,543 to $1,608. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 12-hour nights, 12x3, in a hospital setting.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,543–$1,608 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 12x3
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: Hospital NICU travel assignment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to neonatal patients in the NICU, including ongoing assessments and vital sign monitoring
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; manage IVs, monitoring devices, vents, and NICU protocols
• Collaborate with the neonatology team to develop and implement individualized care plans; participate in rounds and care conferences
• Document care and updates in the electronic medical record (Cerner) with accurate and timely charting
• Monitor for changes in patient status, anticipate needs, and elevate concerns to the medical team as required
• Support families with education and transition planning, using developmentally appropriate and family-centered communication

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience
• BLS and NRP certifications (American Heart Association)
• Experience with Cerner or a similar electronic medical record system
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet holiday coverage requirements
• Eligible for travel assignment and able to complete onboarding and credentialing processes
• Education: graduate of an accredited nursing program; eligible for GA RN licensure

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Opportunity for contract extension

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.