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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,670 per week

First Connect Health
  • Westwood, NJ
  • $5 Per Hour
1 day ago

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Westwood, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Travel - "Registered Nurse - NICU"

 

Contract Details

  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Nights, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
  • Weekend: Every other weekend
  • Block Schedule: No

Facility Details

  • Unit Type: Level II NICU
  • Beds: 5
  • Patient Ratio: 1:2
  • Patient Population: Neonates
  • Float: Required — Baby Nurse
  • Travel Experience: Required
  • Charting: Epic
  • Radius: 50 miles — No local candidates

Requirements

  • Experience Required: 2+ years NICU experience
  • Certification Required: BLS, NRP or NRP Advanced
  • Preferred Certification: STABLE
  • License Required: Active RN license

NICU Skills & Experience

  • Level II NICU experience
  • Care of premature neonates, including <24–28 weeks, 29–34 weeks, and >34 weeks
  • High-risk delivery attendance
  • UAC and UVC management
  • Arterial line and central line care
  • Blood and blood product administration
  • Neonatal dosage calculations
  • Surfactant administration
  • APGAR scoring
  • Developmental care and family education
  • Neonatal abstinence syndrome and seizure management
  • Bubble CPAP and HFNC
  • Ventilator management
  • Chest tube management
  • Respiratory distress syndrome and meconium aspiration
  • Neonatal sepsis and sepsis workup
  • Blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration
  • Phototherapy and hyperbilirubinemia management
  • Breastfeeding and breast milk handling
  • Bottle, breast, and gavage feedings
  • NG/NJ/oral tube placement and management
  • Thermoregulation
  • Phlebotomy and IV therapy

Common Patient Diagnoses

  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hyperbilirubinemia
  • Rule-out sepsis
  • Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
  • Prematurity
  • Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

Additional Information

  • Orientation: 12 hours
  • On-Call: Not required
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Unknown
  • Flu Vaccine: Unknown
  • Charge Nurse Differential: $5.00
  • On-Call Rate: $5.00
  • Holiday Multiplier: 1.1x

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About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

Numbers & Facts

LocationWestwood, NJ

Skills

  • Arterial Linesunmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Insulinunmatched
  • Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
  • Neonatologyunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Phlebotomyunmatched
  • RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service)unmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Ventilatorunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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