Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Jackson, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

NICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Jackson, TN: 13-week Level 3/4 NICU travel assignment. Must have 2+ years NICU experience, current RN license, NRP, BLS, STABLE, and recent Epic EMR experience.

Why This Neonatal Nursing Job

Join a dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team in Jackson, Tennessee for a rewarding travel nursing job. This travel RN role places you in a Level 3/4 NICU where you will deliver neonatal critical care alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Jackson (zip code 38301) offers affordable living, local parks, and cultural attractions — ideal for travel nurses seeking Tennessee nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Job Title: NICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Neonatal ICU Nurse / Travel RN
• Location: Jackson, TN 38301 (Jackson, Tennessee) — travel nursing assignment
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – July 13, 2026)
• Setting: Level 3/4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III/IV NICU)
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (06:45 – 19:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend/Holiday: 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; must be willing to work July 3rd or 4th
• EMR: Recent Epic EMR experience required (within last 12 months)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1910–$2010 per week

Required Qualifications — Neonatal Nurse

• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience in a Level 3 or 4 NICU (neonatal critical care experience required)
• Active RN license in Tennessee or a current compact state license (must be in hand at submission)
• Certifications required at submission: AHA BLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and STABLE
• Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months (must be detailed on profile)
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (no flu exemptions accepted)
• Must pass a competency exam for Epic (one attempt only)
• Ability to float to other units as needed; must pass fit testing requirements

Key Responsibilities — NICU RN / Neonatal ICU Nurse

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to neonates in a Level 3/4 NICU setting
• Monitor, assess, and document patient status and progress using Epic EMR (electronic charting)
• Administer medications, IVs, blood products, and specialized neonatal therapies
• Perform and assist with procedures such as tube placement, phototherapy, and respiratory support (Bubble CPAP, HFNC, high-frequency ventilation)
• Support and educate families on neonatal care, breastfeeding, and discharge planning — strong family-centered care skills preferred
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services to optimize neonatal outcomes
• Maintain strict infection control and isolation precautions in line with hospital policy
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled; flexible travel nursing availability required

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced neonatal nurses who thrive in high-acuity NICU environments
• Travel RNs seeking short-term assignments in Tennessee nursing jobs
• Clinically strong RNs with excellent Epic charting and communication skills

Apply now to join our neonatal nursing team in Jackson, TN. This is an excellent travel nursing job for NICU RNs looking for Level 3/4 NICU experience in Tennessee. Join our healthcare team today and make a difference in neonatal critical care.

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