Travel NICU RN - $2,772 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Livingston, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel NICU Registered Nurse Job – Level III NICU Float Pool in Livingston, NJ

Bring your NICU expertise to a fast-paced neonatal intensive care environment in Livingston, New Jersey. Livingston is a welcoming suburban community with convenient access to the greater New York metro area, offering an appealing location for travel nurses. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced NICU RN who thrives in high-acuity settings and enjoys the variety of a Level III NICU float pool with support for Pediatric ICU, Pediatrics, and Newborn Nursery care as needed. If you’re searching for New Jersey nursing jobs or travel RN jobs in the greater New York metro area, this role offers a rewarding next step.

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Setting: Level III NICU / Float Pool
• Location: Livingston, NJ 07039
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 8:00 AM
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Charting System: EPIC experience required
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470-$2,600
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays based on unit needs

Job Requirements

• Active New Jersey RN license or compact RN license required at time of submission
• At least 1.5 years of NICU experience required
• Documented experience in Level III NICU and PICU settings
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Strong neonatal critical care skills, including ventilator management and line care
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including every other weekend
• Comfortable floating between NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, and Newborn Nursery as assigned
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to neonates in a Level III NICU environment
• Support a NICU-based float pool and adapt to assignments based on skill set and patient needs
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, central lines, implanted lines, UAC/UVC access, and IV therapies
• Administer and monitor IV vasopressors, steroids, surfactants, and other neonatal medications
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and support advanced respiratory care, including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, PEEP, AC, PC, and SIMV
• Assist with neonatal feeding plans, tube placement and management, and care for infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• Document care accurately in EPIC and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain a professional, compassionate approach while caring for medically complex newborns

Apply now to join a leading healthcare team and take the next step in your New Jersey travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #519436. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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