Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Worcester, MA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Worcester, MA 01605! This travel nursing job offers the chance to provide specialized neonatal care in a state-of-the-art Level III/IV NICU. Join our healthcare team and make a difference for critically ill neonates and infants in one of Massachusetts' leading medical centers. Worcester is a vibrant city in central Massachusetts, perfect for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding nursing jobs and a lively community.

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2,360 - $2,420 per week

NICU RN Job Details

• Location: Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
• Healthcare Setting: Level III/IV NICU
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing job
• Start Date: December 30, 2025
• End Date: March 31, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Neonates and infants (daily census ~40, 49 beds)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license (conditional license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a Level III or IV NICU
• NRP certification (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• BLS certification
• EPIC charting experience required
• Infant Driven Feeding Training preferred
• Ability to pass Tele exam during orientation (minimum score 80%)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)

NICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill neonates and infants
• Monitor and manage patients with complications of prematurity, including respiratory distress syndrome, therapeutic hypothermia, and surgical interventions
• Administer medications, blood products, and perform advanced procedures such as arterial line management, central line care, and ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Support feeding (bottle, breast, gavage) and provide breastfeeding support
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, radiology, and social services
• Educate and support families throughout the NICU stay
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC electronic health records
• Participate in orientation, ongoing training, and required compliance modules

Apply now to join our Worcester healthcare team and take the next step in your NICU nursing career!

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