Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,772 per week in Newark, NJ

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Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Northern New Jersey

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend requirement (Saturday/Sunday). Holiday requirement: Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs. Ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 in NICU; 1:4 in IMCU. Floating to Newborn Nursery, Pediatrics, and PICU as needed based on patient volume and acuity.

Highlights:

• Level III NICU experience with complex neonatal care including neonatal abstinence syndrome and respiratory distress management
• Care for neonates 29-34 weeks and greater than 34 weeks gestation
• EPIC charting system with Crib Notes; comprehensive orientation and training provided
• Supportive interdisciplinary team including respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• First-time travelers and local candidates welcome at the same rate
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period as needed

Requirements:

• Active New Jersey or Compact state RN license required at time of submission
• BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU Level III experience
• EPIC charting experience required
• Proficiency in administering blood products, starting and maintaining IVs, medication management including anti-seizure drugs, antibiotics/antivirals, steroids, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with cardiovascular monitoring, telemetry, ventilator management for intubated patients, HFNC, and oxygen delivery systems
• Skills in breastfeeding support, enteral feedings, tube placement, glucose monitoring, insulin administration, phototherapy, and developmental care
• Competence in phlebotomy, sepsis workup, infection control, and isolation precautions
• Must be comfortable floating to Newborn Nursery, Pediatrics, and PICU with appropriate patient assignments

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a quaternary care teaching facility featuring a state-of-the-art NICU that serves as a Regional Perinatal Center supporting the community's most vulnerable patients. This 69-bassinet unit provides advanced neonatal care with board-certified neonatologists and specialized teams available 24/7, consistently achieving survival rates above national benchmarks. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals in a collaborative environment focused on developmental care, family-centered support, and evidence-based practice.

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