NICU Registered Nurse
Newark, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a Level III/IV NICU position requiring 2+ years of neonatal care experience, Epic proficiency, and an active NJ or Compact RN license.

Details

• Level III NICU within a large quaternary care academic teaching hospital affiliated with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• NICU serves as a Regional Perinatal Center supporting more than 15 hospitals and participates in the Vermont Oxford Network
• Patient population includes neonates 29–34 weeks and >34 weeks gestation, including those with neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Patient ratios are 1:1–3 in the NICU and 1:4 in the IMCU
• Travelers will not be assigned Level IV patients, ECMO cases, or fresh post-ops, and will not attend high-risk deliveries
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required, subject to change based on unit needs
• Holiday coverage required (1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs)
• Floating may be required to NBN, Peds, and PICU based on patient volume and acuity; float assignments will be within the traveler's verified skillset
• Charting is done in Epic (experience required); Crib Notes also used
• Local candidates are accepted

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Experience in a Level III NICU required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Clinical skills required: blood product administration, IV insertion and maintenance, medication management (anti-seizure drugs, antibiotics/antivirals, steroids), neonatal dosage calculations, and phlebotomy
• Experience with cardiovascular/telemetry monitoring, ventilated/intubated patients, HFNC respiratory support, oxygen delivery systems, and respiratory distress management required
• Experience with enteral feedings, tube placement, glucose monitoring, insulin administration, hyperbilirubinemia/phototherapy, and colostomy/ileostomy care required
• Experience with developmental care, patient and family teaching, infection control, isolation precautions, and sepsis workups required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Two current professional references required
• Copies of certifications required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include neonatal neurologic care, breastfeeding support, phototherapy management, and family education
• Unit is staffed by 12 board-certified neonatologists and specialized teams available 24/7
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former RWJBH employees (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the RWJBH health system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• No RTO or scheduling requests will be approved after an offer is made