Travel RN NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

The Employee Connect; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract assignment via The Employee  

Job summary

The Employee Connect is seeking a Travel RN NICU in Providence, Rhode Island. This 13-week travel assignment requires React care for premature and critically ill newborns in a high-acuity NICU, with on-site work and a start within the next few weeks.

Candidates must hold an active Rhode Island or compact RN license, have at least 2 years in Level III/IV NICU, and be current with BLS and NRP. Travel eligibility and strong references are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Rhode Island or compact)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Level III or IV NICU experience
• Current BLS and NRP certification
• Experience caring for ventilated neonates
• Travel or contract assignment experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for premature and critically ill newborns
• Monitor ventilated infants, lines and vital signs
• Administer medications, TPN and blood products per protocol
• Respond to deliveries and neonatal emergencies as needed
• Support and educate parents throughout the NICU stay
• Document care accurately in the EHR

Skills

Caring under pressure

Ventilator monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (Rhode Island or compact)

Tools

Epic experience

Job description

Travel RN NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Shift/Schedule: Full-time, 13-week travel assignment, shifts per unit needs
Pay/Compensation: $66.79 to $68.79 per hour

About the Role

A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centric care is seeking Travel NICU RNs in Providence. You will care for premature and critically ill newborns in a high-acuity neonatal unit. This 13-week assignment suits an experienced NICU nurse who works well under pressure.

Assignment Details

• Contract assignment, 3 months with possible extension


• Work setting: onsite


• Openings: 3


• Anticipated start: within the next two to three weeks


• Candidates must live 60 or more miles from the facility

Core Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for premature and critically ill newborns


• Monitor ventilated infants, lines and vital signs closely


• Administer medications, TPN and blood products per protocol


• Respond to deliveries and neonatal emergencies as needed


• Support and educate parents throughout the NICU stay


• Document care accurately in the EHR

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (Rhode Island or compact)


• Minimum 2 years of recent Level III or IV NICU experience


• Current BLS and NRP certification


• Experience caring for ventilated neonates


• Must reside 60 or more miles from the facility (travel requirement)

Preferred Qualifications

• RNC-NIC or CCRN (Neonatal) certification


• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification


• Epic experience


• Travel or contract assignment experience at multiple facilities


• Strong references from recent clinical managers


• Flexibility to work varied shifts when the unit needs support

Work Environment

• Fast-paced clinical unit with an established care team


• Clear orientation to unit policies, systems and workflows


• Strong focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance


• Shift schedule confirmed before your assignment begins


• Collaborative physicians, nurses and support staff

Who Thrives Here

• Experienced clinicians who adapt quickly to new units


• Professionals who put patient safety first on every shift


• Team players who communicate clearly during handoffs


• Self-starters comfortable learning new charting systems


• Travelers who enjoy new cities and new colleagues


• Clinicians who stay calm and focused under pressure

Benefits & Pay

• Pay: $66.79 to $68.79 per hour


• 13-week travel contract


• Contract employment through The Employee Connect


• Clear assignment dates with a possible extension


• Fast, simple application and interview process


• Dedicated recruiter support from application through assignment end

Screening Questions

1. Do you hold an active Rhode Island or compact RN license?


2. How many years of Level III or IV NICU experience do you have?


3. Do you live at least 60 miles from Providence, Rhode Island?