Travel NICU RN - $2,192 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse – Travel Nurse Contract in Richmond, VA | Level IV NICU

Experienced NICU Registered Nurse (NICU RN) needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Richmond, Virginia. Join a high-acuity Level IV NICU and bring your neonatal intensive care expertise to a collaborative team supporting critically ill newborns and their families. Richmond offers a vibrant city setting with historic charm, convenient accessibility, and a welcoming local atmosphere, making it an appealing place to live and work during your assignment.

Job Details

• Position: NICU Registered Nurse (NICU RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel RN
• Healthcare Setting: Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Location: Richmond, VA
• Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (12-hour nights)
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950 - $2,060
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Floating: May float within scope as needed

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience required
• Prior travel nurse experience required
• Active Virginia RN license or compact state RN license in hand at time of submission
• Epic charting experience required
• BLS and NRP certification required
• BSN preferred
• Ability to work night shifts and provide weekend coverage
• 2 professional references required
• Strong clinical skills in neonatal care, high-acuity patient management, and critical care nursing

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to neonates in a Level IV NICU setting
• Monitor and support critically ill newborns requiring advanced medical and surgical interventions
• Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and support respiratory care interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Perform ongoing assessments, document care in Epic, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Support family education, developmental care, and compassionate communication for newborns and caregivers
• Float within scope when needed and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced neonatal care environment

If you are an experienced NICU RN seeking rewarding Virginia nursing jobs, this travel nurse opportunity in Richmond offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your neonatal nursing career.

Apply now to join a respected neonatal care team in Richmond, Virginia and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #517727. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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