Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse - NICU | Level III NICU Travel RN Job in Philadelphia, PA

Join a busy Level III NICU in Philadelphia, PA, and make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill newborns in a fast-paced, highly specialized neonatal nursing environment.

This 13-week travel Registered Nurse - NICU assignment offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced neonatal care team while supporting advanced respiratory therapies and comprehensive NICU patient care. Located in North Philadelphia, a vibrant area of Philadelphia known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and strong healthcare community, this role is ideal for RN professionals seeking Philadelphia healthcare jobs with strong clinical experience and a rewarding travel nursing opportunity.

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU III / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Job Title: Registered Nurse - NICU
• Setting: Level III NICU
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Location: Philadelphia, PA (North Philadelphia) — a vibrant city with rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and a strong healthcare community
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 9/28/2026
• Openings: 4
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience required
• Active RN license required
• BLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• Experience caring for sick neonates in a Level III NICU setting
• Comfort working night shift in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Previous travel nurse experience is not required

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality neonatal nursing care for infants in a Level III NICU
• Support patients requiring conventional ventilators, high frequency jet ventilators, high frequency oscillator support, CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and nitric oxide therapy
• Monitor and care for infants with acuity levels ranging from 1:1 to 1:2, with occasional higher ratios in lower acuity situations
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the neonatal care team to deliver safe, compassionate, family-centered care
• Float to the Well Baby Nursery as needed
• Maintain strong clinical observation, assessment, and intervention skills for complex neonatal cases
• Contribute to a supportive unit environment focused on excellent outcomes for newborns and families

Why This Travel RN Opportunity

• Work in one of the region’s busiest Level III NICU settings
• Enjoy a travel nursing assignment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Gain experience with advanced neonatal respiratory therapies and critical care support
• Join a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to high-quality newborn care

Apply now to join this NICU nursing opportunity in Philadelphia, PA, and take the next step in your travel RN career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #515000. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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