American Traveler is seeking a local contract nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a local contract nursing job in Newark, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position requiring 2+ years of neonatal ICU experience, active NJ or Compact RN licensure, and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Level III NICU within a large quaternary care teaching hospital and regional perinatal center
• Cares for neonates at 29–34 weeks and >34 weeks gestational age, including neonatal abstinence syndrome and neurologic cases
• Patient ratios of 1:1–3 in the NICU and 1:4 in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
• Travelers will not be assigned to high-risk deliveries or Level IV patients, ECMO cases, or fresh post-ops
• Charting in Epic (required) and Crib Notes
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend requirement (Saturday and Sunday), subject to adjustment based on unit needs
• Holiday coverage required (1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs)
• Floating may be required to Newborn Nursery (NBN), Pediatrics, and PICU based on patient volume and acuity; all float assignments will be within the traveler's skillset
• Local candidates are accepted

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Level III NICU experience required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Skills required: blood product administration, IV starts and maintenance, medication management (anti-seizure drugs, antibiotics/antivirals, steroids), neonatal dosage calculations, and phlebotomy
• Skills required: cardiovascular and telemetry monitoring, mechanical ventilation and intubated patient care, HFNC respiratory support, oxygen delivery systems, and respiratory distress management
• Skills required: enteral feedings and tube placement, glucose monitoring and insulin administration, phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia, colostomy/ileostomy care, and breastfeeding support
• Skills required: developmental care, patient and family education, infection control, isolation precautions, and sepsis workup
• Confidence floating to Newborn Nursery, Pediatrics, and PICU required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Two current professional references required
• Copy of RN license and all certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit is affiliated with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and participates in the Vermont Oxford Network, consistently achieving survival rates above national benchmarks
• The facility is part of a large, integrated health system; former employees (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the health system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Any RTO or scheduling requests must be confirmed prior to accepting an offer; no requests will be approved after offer
• The facility reserves the right to call off 1 shift per 2-week period

American Traveler Job ID #P-722264L. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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