Travel NICU RN - $3,102 per week

The Judge Group 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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

POSITION: RN- NICU-Based Float Pool

WINTER HOLIDAY REQUIREMENT:
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• Based on unit/department: Clinicians must either work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays, as needed. (Winter Holidays include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years)

REQUIRED LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
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• License Requirements: Active NJ or Compact license required at time of submission

• Required Certifications: BLS; NRP; PALS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & CLINICAL SKILLS
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• Experience Required: 1.5 years; Must have documented NICU Level III and PICU experience in employment history

• IV therapy/Medications: A-line management; Central Line/Implanted Line Care; UAC/UVC; IV vasopressors; Steroids; Surfactants

• Cardiac/Respiratory: Dysrhythmia Interpretation/Management; Ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)

• GI/Neuro: Feedings (bottle, breast, gavage); Placement/Management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes; Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

SCHEDULING DETAILS AND CHARTING
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• Charting: EPIC experience required

• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend

• Accept First-Time Travelers: Yes

• Locals Accepted

UNIT DETAILS AND FLOATING
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• Ratios: Patient ratios vary based on unit, acuity, census and staffing

• Scrubs: Navy Pants, Peds Top

• Floating: This is a NICU-based float pool with floating to PICU, Peds, NBN. An appropriate patient assignment based on skill set will be provided when floated; floating is required without exception.

HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center has a 56-bed Level III NICU and is a Regional Perinatal Center caring for more than 1,200 premature and ill newborns annually. The PICU provides comprehensive medical and surgical care with full-time pediatric critical care physicians and pediatric subspecialists. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is a 597-bed teaching hospital and major teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is part of RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest integrated healthcare system.

WHY JUDGE HEALTHCARE? Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, is your trusted partner in healthcare staffing—connecting passionate professionals with rewarding opportunities nationwide. Whether you're a travel nurse, allied health professional, or locum tenens provider, our team is committed to helping you find the right fit with competitive pay and exceptional support. We offer personalized service, nationwide placements, and benefits, including: • Choice of three ACA-compliant medical plans • Dental Insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) • Short-term disability • Term life insurance • Hospital and critical illness coverage • Cancer Insurance • Telemedicine • ID protection • Group accident coverage Traveler Perks: • Weekly on-time pay with direct deposit • Referral bonus up to $500 • Completion and extension bonuses • Experienced recruiter to work side by side with you from start to finish THE JUDGE DIFFERENCE You deliver outstanding care—we’re here to support your journey. Judge Healthcare’s recruiters are experts in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, and we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clinicians. We don’t just fill roles—we match professionals with opportunities that align with their goals, lifestyle, and values. Founded on a commitment to quality and service, Judge Healthcare is proud to be part of The Judge Group, a leading professional services firm with over 55 years of experience. Let us help you take the next step in your healthcare career.

About The Judge Group

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Retention bonus