Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job
Registered Nurse – NICU
Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States
Start date: 07/13/2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Weekly pay: 1,560–1,694 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Shift: 12-hour nights (12x3)
Assignment: Travel - Temporary
This opportunity places a NICU-focused RN in a hospital setting on a travel assignment. The unit cares for very high acuity neonates, including patients from 22 weeks gestation and greater, requiring advanced therapies and intensive monitoring.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 1,560–1,694 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 12 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (12x3)
- Start date: 07/13/2026
- Travel assignment in neonatal ICU; relocation may be required; no local candidates within 50 miles
Responsibilities
- Deliver NICU nursing care to very high acuity neonates from 22 weeks gestation and greater
- Monitor respiratory status and support ventilation, including conventional ventilation and high-frequency oscillation as needed
- Administer therapies such as total body cooling, inhaled nitric oxide, vasopressors, sedation, and continuous IV infusions
- Maintain central lines, manage IV therapies, and participate in neonatal resuscitation efforts
- Collaborate with intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and families; document care and rationale in the electronic health record
- Adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and unit policies; assist with care transitions and family education
Requirements
- Active RN license in the appropriate state or eligibility for licensure by endorsement
- Neonatal ICU experience preferred; ability to care for very high acuity premature and newborn patients
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (12x3 schedule) in a travel assignment
- Willingness to commit to a 12-week assignment with guaranteed 36 hours per week
- U.S. travel eligibility and readiness to relocate as needed
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Housing assistance
- Fast credentialing
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities
- Referral bonus up to $1,000
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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Start Your Next Travel Assignment
Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.