Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,394 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Level III NICU in Richmond, Virginia 23226

Join a dynamic Level III NICU in Richmond, Virginia, where you’ll provide specialized care to critically ill newborns in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for experienced NICU nurses looking for rewarding Virginia nursing jobs with a supportive pediatric care team. Richmond offers a welcoming community, rich history, great dining, and easy access to parks and riverfront attractions. Apply now to join our healthcare team today.

Job Details

• Setting: Level III NICU
• Location: Richmond, Virginia 23226
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Shifts per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Schedule Notes: Every other weekend and major holiday coverage required
• Start Date: 8/3/2026

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure eligibility
• Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
• 2.5 to 3 years of NICU nursing experience required
• BLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• Experience with cooling therapy, ventilators, JET ventilators, and oscillators required
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity pediatric and neonatal care environment
• Travel candidates only; local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to neonates in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Complete ongoing assessments and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Support care for infants requiring advanced respiratory support and thermoregulation
• Manage and monitor specialized NICU equipment, including ventilators and cooling systems
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to create and update individualized care plans
• Provide family education, reassurance, and developmentally appropriate support
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established protocols and safety standards
• Float within similar neonatal areas when needed, based on unit requirements

Join this Richmond healthcare opportunity and advance your NICU nursing career. Apply today for this travel RN contract in Virginia.

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 #506143. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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