Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,774 per week in Newark, NJ

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Start Date: September 28, 2026

Location: New Jersey

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts; every other weekend required (Saturday/Sunday); holiday requirement of 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays based on unit needs; facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Highlights:

• Level III NICU experience with patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3 (1:4 in IMCU)
• Care for neonates 29-34 weeks and >34 weeks, including neonatal abstinence syndrome and neurologic care
• EPIC charting system (Crib Notes); experience required
• 13-week assignment at a large teaching hospital with 665 beds
• Float to Newborn Nursery, Pediatrics, and PICU as needed within skillset
• First-time travelers and local candidates accepted at same rate

Requirements:

• Active New Jersey or Compact state RN license required at time of submission
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of NICU Level III experience
• Strong clinical skills including ventilator management, IV starts/maintenance, medication administration (anti-seizure, antibiotics/antivirals, steroids), phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiovascular monitoring/telemetry, respiratory support (HFNC, oxygen delivery systems), and managing respiratory distress
• Competence in enteral feedings, tube placement, glucose monitoring, insulin administration, hyperbilirubinemia/phototherapy, breastfeeding support, and colostomy/ileostomy care
• Ability to float to Newborn Nursery, Pediatrics, and PICU with appropriate patient assignments
• EPIC charting experience required

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a dedicated team at a premier regional teaching hospital that serves as a Regional Perinatal Center supporting over 15 hospitals throughout the region. This Level III/IV NICU features 46 intensive care and 23 intermediate care bassinets, staffed by board-certified neonatologists and specialized teams available 24/7. You'll provide advanced neonatal care in a collaborative environment that values developmental care, family-centered practice, and clinical excellence, with access to cutting-edge treatments and participation in quality improvement initiatives through the Vermont Oxford Network.

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