Travel NICU RN - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse Travel Nurse Job in Dayton, Ohio

Join a rewarding NICU travel nursing opportunity in Dayton, Ohio, a welcoming Midwest city known for its strong community feel, convenient amenities, and easy access to parks, dining, and family-friendly attractions. This is a great chance to bring your neonatal nursing skills to a high-acuity neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) while making a meaningful impact on vulnerable patients and their families.

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with NICU experience for a 13-week travel assignment in Dayton, Ohio. This travel nurse job offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic neonatal care setting, collaborating with a skilled interdisciplinary care team to support infants requiring specialized, compassionate care.

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Position: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Start Date: 10/5/2026
• End Date: 1/4/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Shift: Night shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Float Expectation: May float to inpatient units when not needed in the NICU
• Weekend Requirement: Weekends required, typically every 3rd weekend based on unit need

Job Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid Compact license in hand
• Minimum 1 year of NICU experience required; pediatric nursing experience required
• Associate degree required; BSN preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Current NRP certification
• Competency with central lines, PICC lines, and umbilical lines
• Experience with oxygen delivery systems including nasal cannula, high flow, CPAP, NIV, and ventilator care
• G-tube and trach experience preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality neonatal nursing care to patients in a fast-paced NICU setting
• Monitor, assess, and respond to the changing needs of infants requiring specialized care
• Support the care team with advanced neonatal therapies and respiratory support
• Maintain proficiency in line care and neonatal equipment management
• Float to inpatient units as needed when NICU staffing allows
• Document care accurately and maintain safe, compassionate, patient-centered practice
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to promote the best possible outcomes for patients

Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Dayton, Ohio and take the next step in your neonatal nursing career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #518234. 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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