Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,394 per week

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

Travel NICU Registered Nurse Job – Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Join a dedicated NICU nursing team in Mechanicsville, Virginia, a welcoming community in the Richmond area with convenient access to city amenities and regional travel routes. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity in the Richmond area offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working with experienced providers in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: NICU / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116
• Start Date: 9/14/2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, with potential to extend up to 18 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and major holidays required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Environment: NICU/intermediate care nursery setting with 24/7 provider coverage and a collaborative care team

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in the state of Virginia or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
• Level III NICU experience required
• BLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• STABLE certification preferred
• EPIC experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and neonatal assessment skills

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to neonates, including premature and high-risk infants in the NICU
• Perform ongoing assessments, monitor patient status, and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Support deliveries as part of the neonatal care team using NRP skills
• Care for infants requiring bubble CPAP, high-flow support, nasal cannulas, and other neonatal interventions
• Manage and monitor lines, drains, and devices such as peripheral IVs, umbilical lines, NG/OG tubes, and syringe pumps
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to create and implement individualized plans of care
• Educate and support families throughout the newborn hospitalization experience
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols and patient safety standards
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment focused on high-quality neonatal outcomes

Apply now for this Travel NICU RN job in Mechanicsville, VA, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent neonatal care.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #514264. 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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