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

Advance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Clinton, Maryland (zip code 20735). Join a leading healthcare team in a Level II Special Care Nursery, providing expert neonatal care while enjoying the benefits of a welcoming suburban community near Washington, D.C. Explore top Maryland nursing jobs and make a meaningful impact in neonatal healthcare.

NICU RN Job Details

• Location: Clinton, Maryland (20735) – Greater Washington, D.C. area
• Healthcare Setting: Level II Special Care Nursery (NICU)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Start Date: January 26, 2026
• End Date: April 27, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday required

NICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland or compact state
• Minimum 2 years of recent Level II NICU nursing experience
• Current BLS, NRP, and S.T.A.B.L.E. certifications
• Experience with CPAP and neonatal respiratory support required
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic charting system
• First-time travel nurses with NICU experience encouraged to apply
• Two supervisor references required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

NICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized nursing care for neonates in a Level II NICU, ensuring stability of cardiopulmonary, neurologic, metabolic, and thermal functions
• Monitor and manage respiratory support, including High Flow O2, CPAP, Bubble CPAP, and mechanical ventilation
• Assist with neonatal procedures such as lumbar puncture and endotracheal resuscitation for newborns 32 weeks or greater
• Initiate, modify, or discontinue treatments per protocols or physician orders
• Float to Postpartum and Labor & Delivery units for neonatal care as needed
• Perform central and peripheral IV insertions, lab draws, and administer IV antibiotics
• Educate and support families regarding neonatal care and treatment plans
• Stabilize and prepare newborns less than 32 weeks for transport to Level III NICU facilities
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and social services

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

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