Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job
Registered Nurse - NICU, traveling assignment in Rochester, NY. Start date 08/03/2026 for 13 weeks, with a weekly pay range of $2,094–$2,207 per week. Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed. Shift: 12-hour rotating (D/E/N) shifts. Work setting: hospital-based Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level IV), providing highly specialized care for sick or premature newborns in a regional center.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,094–$2,207 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour rotating (D/E/N) shifts; weekends/holidays/on-call required
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Location: Rochester, NY
- Assignment type: Travel - Temporary
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct, specialized nursing care to sick and premature newborns in a Level IV NICU, under the supervision of the neonatal care team.
- Monitor respiratory status and hemodynamics; assist with respiratory support and ventilator management per physician orders; perform ongoing patient assessments and document findings.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and blood products as ordered; assist with invasive procedures and line management; ensure accurate dosing and safety checks.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other members of the care team; participate in rounds and contribute to care planning.
- Maintain accurate Epic charting and adherer to unit protocols for infection control, patient safety, and quality assurance; respond to emergencies and activate appropriate responses as needed.
- Provide family-centered care, including education and discharge planning, while supporting the infant’s growth and development goals.
Requirements
- NY Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
- Minimum 2 years NICU experience
- NRP 8th edition Certification required
- BLS (American Heart Association) certification required
- Telemetry experience preferred; Epic experience highly desired
- Ability to work rotating D/E/N shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call and callback as unit needs
- Education appropriate for RN licensure and practice in NY
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding coordination
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
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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.
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