Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – NICU travel assignment in Pennington, New Jersey, US. Start date 10/26/2026 for 8 weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,993-$2,137 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Nights, 3x12 (7:00 PM–7:30 AM). Setting: hospital-level III NICU with 12 intensive care bassinets and 15 Level II bassinets; EMR is Cerner. Program: Travel Nursing with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,993–$2,137
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), 3x12
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Setting: Level III NICU in a hospital with dedicated NICU staffing

Responsibilities
- Provide direct neonatal nursing care for critically ill and high‑risk newborns in the NICU per physician orders and hospital protocols
- Monitor patient status, interpret assessments, respond to changes, and manage therapies appropriate for NICU patients
- Administer medications and treatments, including respiratory therapies and ventilator support as directed
- Collaborate with neonatology, respiratory therapy, and ancillary teams; participate in rounds and family education
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (Cerner) and ensure smooth handoffs between shifts
- Adhere to infection control, safety standards, and NICU protocols; participate in quality and safety initiatives

Requirements
- Active nursing license in New Jersey or a valid compact license at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- Prior travel nursing experience strongly preferred
- Ability to work in a Level III NICU setting and to perform duties during night shifts

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- 8-week assignment with dedicated assignment coordination
- Travel nursing program through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Shift work, Night shift

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