Overview
Registered Nurse – NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) in Westwood, New Jersey, United States. Start date: 09/08/2026. Travel assignment lasting weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,658–$1,743. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12-hour Nights. Unit: Level II NICU with 5 beds in a hospital setting. Patient population includes neonates with prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), TTN, hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, sepsis workup, IUGR, and NAS. Travel experience preferred; local candidates are not eligible due to a 50-mile radius rule.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,658–$1,743 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: Weeks travel assignment
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour
- Start date: 09/08/2026
- Unit: Level II NICU, 5-bed neonatal unit

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to neonates in a Level II NICU setting, including intake, assessment, and ongoing monitoring
- Manage ventilator/CPAP/BiPAP/high-flow oxygen therapy and adjust settings as ordered
- Perform UAC/UVC care and maintain peripheral IV lines; administer medications and IV fluids per protocol
- Administer phototherapy and support thermoregulation; assist with enteral feeding (gavage/NG feeds) and breast/bottle feeding as indicated
- Conduct sepsis workups, administer antibiotics/antivirals, and handle blood products per orders
- Monitor for prematurity-related issues (RDS, hyperbilirubinemia, hypoglycemia), document APGAR scores, and participate in rounds and care planning
- Document in Epic and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team; may float to Baby Nurse as needed

Requirements
- Active RN license in New Jersey or a compact license in hand at time of submittal
- Certifications: BLS and NRP or NRP Advanced (STABLE listed)
- Neonatal/NICU experience; Level II NICU experience preferred; 2 years’ experience preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Travel experience preferred; ability to work 3x12-hour night shifts in a NICU setting; may float to Baby Nurse as needed

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Onboarding and core items/labs completed within 48 hours of contract signing
- Onsite orientation (12 hours) to align with unit protocols
- Epic charting resources and unit-specific training available

Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t the right fit, explore other openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply. The team welcomes you to review additional NICU and other specialty travel opportunities.

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.

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