Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Healthforce; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

8-week assignment

Night shift

Travel nursing program support

Cerner EMR exposure

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Pennington, NJ. The 8-week, nights shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) NICU position in a Level III unit offers guaranteed 36 hours per week with Cerner EMR. Start date 11/09/2026; weekly pay ranges from $2,042 to $2,132.

Active NJ or compact state RN license, BLS/NRP, and at least 2 years NICU experience are required. Travel experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to neonates in the NICU per care plans.
• Monitor neonatal status, vitals, and daily assessments.
• Administer medications and coordinate with the medical team.
• Document care in Cerner EMR with accurate charting.
• Collaborate with neonatology, respiratory therapy, infection control, families.
• Support families with education and discharge planning.

Skills

NICU care

Neonatal care

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – NICU travel assignment in Pennington, New Jersey, starting 11/09/2026 for 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,042–$2,132 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM. This assignment takes place in a Level III neonatal intensive care unit with 12 intensive care bassinets and an additional 15 Level II bassinets, using Cerner as the EMR. Travel nursing program managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,042–$2,132 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Start date: 11/09/2026
• Setting: Level III NICU with Cerner EMR
• Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to neonates in the NICU according to individualized care plans.
• Monitor neonatal status, including vital signs, daily assessments, and responses to changes in condition.
• Administer medications and therapies as ordered, and coordinate with the medical team on treatment plans.
• Document care accurately in the Cerner EMR; ensure meticulous charting and compliance with clinical standards.
• Collaborate with neonatology, respiratory therapy, infection control, and family-centered care teams.
• Support families with education and discharge planning while maintaining a safe and healing NICU environment.

Requirements

• Active RN license in New Jersey or a compact state at the time of submission
• BLS and NRP certifications
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience
• Prior travel experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a Level III NICU setting and to deliver care during night shifts

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• 8-week assignment
• Night shift schedule
• Travel nursing program support through the hiring organization
• Exposure to a Level III NICU with Cerner EMR