Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assignment support

Credentialing assistance

Career support

Family education resources

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a NICU Travel Registered Nurse for a Pennington, NJ assignment. Start 10/26/2026, 8 weeks, guaranteed hours, night shifts 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12). Level III NICU with Cerner EMR, supportive team, and family education focus.

Requirements include NJ RN license (or compact), BLS/NRP, and at least 2 years NICU experience; travel nursing experience preferred. Weekly pay range is $2,028–$2,163 with 36 hours guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New Jersey or a compact state at time of submission.
• BLS and NRP certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience.
• Prior travel nursing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a Level III NICU and night shift.

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.

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Critical care

Team collaboration

Patient monitoring

Education

NJ RN license (or compact)

BLS

NRP

Tools

Cerner EMR

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.

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

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.