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: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Richmond, VA
Join a high-acuity Level III-B NICU as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Richmond, Virginia. This 13-week night-shift nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for critically ill newborns and their families in a 21-bed neonatal intensive care unit.
This on-site travel nursing job supports premature infants, including babies born as early as 23 weeks, and neonates requiring advanced respiratory support. Richmond offers a vibrant community, historic character, and convenient access to parks, dining, cultural attractions, and the greater Virginia region.
NICU Travel Nurse Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Healthcare Setting: Level III-B Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
- Weekend and Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and major holidays
- Patient Population: Neonates and pediatric patients requiring intensive care
- Interview: Not required prior to placement
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a compact-eligible state
- 2.5-3 years of recent neonatal intensive care nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Recent experience caring for critically ill neonates, including infants requiring advanced respiratory support
- Required experience with therapeutic cooling, ventilators, JET ventilation, and oscillators
- Copy of nursing diploma or official transcript
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including every other weekend and major holidays
- Strong assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and family education skills
NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care for premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates
- Perform initial and ongoing neonatal assessments, identify changes in condition, and prioritize interventions
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Monitor and care for patients receiving ventilatory support, including JET and oscillator therapy
- Support therapeutic hypothermia and other advanced neonatal interventions according to established protocols
- Administer medications and therapies safely while monitoring patient response
- Care for patients with PICC lines, umbilical lines, infusion pumps, and other specialized equipment
- Recognize and respond promptly to neonatal emergencies, including resuscitation and stabilization needs
- Educate and support parents and families regarding infant care, treatment plans, discharge preparation, and follow-up
- Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the care team to promote safe, coordinated care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold infection prevention, patient safety, and confidentiality standards
Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Richmond, Virginia, and join a dedicated neonatal care team supporting critically ill newborns.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #529178. 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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