Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Ithaca, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Contract in Ithaca, NY. Neonatal RN opportunity in the Finger Lakes—join our Maternal Child Health team. This Night Shift Neonatal Nursing job is ideal for experienced NICU nurses and travel RNs seeking New York nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Location: Ithaca, NY 14850 (Finger Lakes, New York)
• Setting: NICU – Maternal Child Health Unit
• Employment Type: Travel Contract / Travel Nursing Job
• Start Date: March 16, 2026
• End Date: June 15, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week (Night Shift NICU RN)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2580-$2720/week
• Technology: Epic EMR (experience with Epic preferred)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience (NICU, neonatal care, or Maternal Child Health preferred)
• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing or higher; BSN preferred for neonatal nursing roles
• Current NYS RN license (New York nursing license required)
• BLS certification required upon hire
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required within 6 months of hire
• Physical ability to perform patient care duties, including light lifting and extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting
• Proficiency with Epic EMR preferred (experience with electronic charting and documentation)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to neonates and infants in the NICU within the Maternal Child Health department as a NICU nurse / neonatal RN
• Collaborate with unit leadership and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based neonatal care
• Perform observation, data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs—physical, psychological, emotional, educational, and spiritual
• Follow nursing standards and best practices from relevant professional organizations (AWHONN, ACOG, NNA, AORN)
• Document care and interventions accurately using Epic EMR and maintain clear, timely charting
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment for patients and families; provide family-centered care and education

This NICU RN night shift travel position is a great match for neonatal nurses seeking travel nursing jobs or New York healthcare opportunities in Ithaca and the Finger Lakes. If you are a compassionate NICU nurse with neonatal experience and the required certifications, we want to hear from you.

Apply now: Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your neonatal nursing career. Submit your resume and current NYS RN license to be considered for this travel RN opportunity.

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