Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Newark, NJ

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Newark, NJ | Acute Care / NICU Level III

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in a Level III NICU setting, including neurologic care for neonatal abstinence syndrome and care for neonates 29–34 weeks and greater than 34 weeks gestational age
• Administer blood products, start and maintain IVs, perform phlebotomy, and manage medications including anti-seizure drugs, antibiotics/antivirals, steroids, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Monitor cardiovascular status with telemetry; provide respiratory support including management of ventilated/intubated patients, HFNC, and oxygen delivery systems; manage respiratory distress
• Support breastfeeding, manage enteral feedings and tube placement, perform glucose monitoring and insulin administration, and provide phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia; colostomy/ileostomy care as needed
• Deliver developmental care, conduct patient and family teaching, and implement infection control and isolation precautions including sepsis workup
• Chart accurately using EPIC (required) and Crib Notes; float within skillset to NBN, Peds, and PICU as needed based on census, acuity, and staffing

Required Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license or Compact license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR required
• Must be available to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and 1–2 holidays per unit needs
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience floating to Newborn Nursery (NBN), Pediatrics, and PICU settings
• Familiarity with Crib Notes documentation system
• Experience with advanced respiratory support modalities including HFNC and mechanical ventilation in neonatal populations
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work within a high-acuity, nationally recognized NICU that consistently achieves survival rates above national benchmarks and serves as a Regional Perinatal Center supporting more than 15 hospitals
• Gain experience in a quaternary care teaching hospital environment staffed by board-certified neonatologists and specialized teams available 24/7