Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Healthforce; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel assignment support

Credentialing and onboarding support

Dedicated recruiter access

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Pennington, NJ. The position starts 10/07/2026 in a Level III NICU and runs for 8 weeks, with 36 guaranteed hours per week across 3x12-hour night shifts.

Weekly pay ranges from $2,015 to $2,162. Documentation is via Cerner EMR. Requirements include NJ RN license (or compact), BLS and NRP, and NICU experience; travel nurses are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New Jersey or a compact license
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience; prior travel nurse experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for neonates in the NICU, monitor vital signs and respond to clinical changes
• Administer medications, provide respiratory support, thermoregulation and nutrition support
• Collaborate with NICU team to develop and implement care plans for newborns
• Document patient data and progress in Cerner EMR, ensure accurate handoffs and thorough records
• Support family education and engagement around newborn care and discharge planning
• Adhere to unit protocols and infection control practices while maintaining patient safety

Skills

NICU experience

Neonatal care

Cerner EMR

Education

RN license in NJ (or compact)

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Overview Registered Nurse, NICU travel assignment in Pennington, New Jersey. Start date: 10/07/2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,015-$2,162 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12-hour shifts). This assignment takes place in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 12 ICU bassinets and 15 Level II bassinets in a hospital setting. The program is part of Travel Nursing through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,015–$2,162 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12-hour shifts)
• Start date: 10/07/2026
• Setting: Level III NICU in a hospital with mixed NICU capacities
• EMR: Cerner system used for patient documentation
• Schedule requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for neonates in the NICU, including monitoring vital signs, assessing needs, and responding to clinical changes
• Administer medications, provide respiratory support, thermoregulation, nutrition support, and routine NICU procedures as prescribed
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary NICU team to develop and implement care plans for vulnerable newborns
• Document patient data and progress in the Cerner EMR, ensure accurate handoffs, and maintain thorough patient records
• Support family education and engagement around newborn care and discharge planning
• Adhere to unit protocols and infection control practices while maintaining patient safety and quality of care

Requirements

• Active RN license in New Jersey or a compact license valid for New Jersey at time of submission
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience; prior travel nurse experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a Level III NICU environment with complex neonates and varied acuity
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and current nursing licensure
• Availability for the assigned schedule: Nights with every other weekend and every other holiday required

Benefits and Support

• Travel assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Ongoing assignment support and dedicated recruiter access
• Details on benefits and additional support provided during the hiring process and at onboarding

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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.