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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,870 per week

First Connect Health
  • Nashville, TN
  • $1,870 Per Week
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Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/05/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

#NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III

We are seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care in a Level III NICU. This position requires a nurse who is comfortable managing super high-acuity and critically ill neonates, including infants requiring advanced respiratory support and therapeutic cooling.

Experience Requirements

  • Strong experience caring for high-acuity and critically ill neonates
  • Therapeutic cooling experience required
  • Must be comfortable independently managing complex NICU patients
  • Previous travel experience preferred for traveler positions

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates
  • Care for infants requiring therapeutic hypothermia/cooling
  • Manage high-acuity patients requiring advanced respiratory and hemodynamic support
  • Experience with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, and high-flow oxygen
  • Monitor and manage central lines, PICC lines, umbilical lines (UAC/UVC), and other invasive devices
  • Administer and titrate IV medications, continuous infusions, TPN, and blood products as ordered
  • Recognize and respond quickly to neonatal deterioration and emergency situations
  • Participate in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
  • Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments and closely monitor changes in patient condition
  • Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and the multidisciplinary NICU team
  • Provide education and emotional support to parents and families throughout the infant's hospitalization
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Required Certifications

  • Active RN license
  • BLS
  • NRP
  • Additional certifications may be required based on facility policy

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have 3–4+ years of strong Level III NICU experience and be confident caring for extremely high-acuity neonates. Candidates must have hands-on therapeutic cooling experience and be able to function effectively in a fast-paced NICU environment with minimal supervision.

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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

LocationNashville, TN

Skills

  • Acute Careunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Medicationsunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
  • Neonatologyunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Pharmacyunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Respiratory Therapyunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Titrationunmatched
  • Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)unmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Ventilatorunmatched

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