NICU RN
Westwood, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a travel contract in New Jersey, requiring at least 2 years of NICU experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Level II and Level III NICU setting within a hospital environment
• Neonatal patient population ranging from less than 24 weeks to greater than 34 weeks gestation
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Float to Baby Nurse position as needed
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP or NRP Advanced required; STABLE preferred
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency in neonatal skills including IV therapy, arterial line management, UAC/UVC management, central line care, ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), Bubble CPAP, HFNC, chest tube management, and ETT/NT suctioning
• Experience with neonatal medications including anti-seizure medications, antibiotics/antivirals, steroids, surfactants, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Skills in APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, developmental care, phlebotomy, phototherapy, and breastfeeding support
• Experience with neonatal conditions including respiratory distress syndrome, meconium aspiration, neonatal sepsis, neonatal abstinence syndrome, seizure disorders, and hyperbilirubinemia
• Ability to attend high-risk deliveries
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Travel pairs or groups will not be considered for this position
• Former permanent staff must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to return as a traveler
• RTO must be disclosed at the time of consideration; no RTO will be approved during the first week of orientation, and no more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved
• Onboarding modules are completed onsite during orientation and average 4–6 hours for RN candidates