Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,900 per week in Livingston, NJ

NICU-based float pool position supporting a 56-bed Level III NICU at a Regional Perinatal Center caring for 1,200+ premature and critically ill newborns annually. Float assignment across NICU Level III, Pediatric ICU, Pediatrics, and Newborn Nursery with appropriate patient assignments based on skill set.

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Start Date: October 2026

Location: New Jersey

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend requirement; holiday coverage required (1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs); facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period

Highlights:

• NICU-based float pool position supporting a 56-bed Level III NICU at a Regional Perinatal Center caring for 1,200+ premature and critically ill newborns annually
• Float assignment across NICU Level III, Pediatric ICU, Pediatrics, and Newborn Nursery with appropriate patient assignments based on skill set
• 597-bed teaching hospital and major academic medical center affiliated with a leading medical school
• EPIC charting system; comprehensive orientation and ongoing clinical education support
• Patient ratios vary based on unit assignment, acuity, census, and staffing levels
• First-time travelers and local candidates welcome at competitive rates

Requirements:

• Active New Jersey or Compact State RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent documented experience in both NICU Level III and PICU settings
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Proficiency in arterial line management, central line/implanted line care, UAC/UVC management, IV vasopressor administration, steroids, and surfactants
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation/management and ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Competency in multiple feeding methods (bottle, breast, gavage), NG/NJ tube placement and management, and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome care
• Experience caring for neonates less than 24-28 weeks gestational age
• Flexibility to float between units without exception and adapt to varying patient assignments

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work within a premier integrated healthcare system at a respected Regional Perinatal Center with comprehensive pediatric subspecialty support. You'll gain diverse clinical experience across multiple high-acuity units while caring for the most vulnerable patient populations alongside full-time pediatric critical care physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Join a collaborative environment at a leading teaching hospital where clinical excellence and professional development are priorities.

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