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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN for a Level III unit requiring 2+ years of NICU experience and NJ or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Level III NICU providing neurologic care for neonatal abstinence syndrome and treating neonates 29-34 weeks and >34 weeks
• Patient ratios of 1:1-3, with 1:4 in the IMCU
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00pm-7:30am)
• Every other weekend (Sat/Sun) required, subject to change based on need
• Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs
• Floating required to NBN, Peds, and PICU within skillset, with assignments based on patient volume and acuity
• Will not attend high-risk deliveries or be assigned Level IV, ECMO, or fresh post-op patients
• EPIC and Crib Notes charting systems used

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required; PALS preferred
• 2+ years of NICU experience required
• Experience administering blood products, starting/maintaining IVs, and neonatal dosage calculations required
• Medication management experience with anti-seizure drugs, antibiotics/antivirals, and steroids required
• Cardiovascular monitoring/telemetry experience required
• Experience with vents, intubated patients, HFNC, and oxygen delivery systems required
• Experience managing respiratory distress required
• Breastfeeding support, colostomy/ileostomy care, and enteral feeding/tube placement experience required
• Glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and phototherapy experience required
• Developmental care, patient/family teaching, infection control, and isolation precautions experience required
• Sepsis workup experience required
• EPIC charting experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care including cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal support
• Deliver developmental care and patient/family education
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former RWJBarnabas Health employees (full-time or PRN) must be separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler