Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Wilkes-Barre, PA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse in Wilkes-Barre, PA: 13-week Level 3 NICU assignment; 5+ years NICU experience and active PA RN license required. Join our neonatal care team and provide expert newborn intensive care in a supportive children's hospital setting.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
• Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 (Wyoming Valley / Northeastern Pennsylvania)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 26, 2026)
• Shift: Nights (19:00 – 07:00), 3 × 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Unit: Level 3 NICU – Children's Hospital (neonatal intensive care / newborn intensive care)
• Type: Travel, On-Site (travel nursing job / travel NICU RN)
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday; no call required

Key Qualifications (NICU RN Requirements)

• Minimum 5 years of NICU nursing experience required; Level 3 NICU experience required
• Active Pennsylvania RN license (compact license not accepted unless PA active)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• STABLE certification
• BLS (AHA) certification
• Strong neonatal clinical assessment, ventilator and line care skills; experience with high-acuity newborns

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet the needs of NICU patients (neonatal care)
• Deliver compassionate, family-centered care to newborns and support families through critical care situations
• Promote adaptive responses of patients and families to achieve the highest level of care, safety, and satisfaction
• Coordinate patient care and collaborate with multidisciplinary NICU teams, including neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and lactation consultants
• Ensure meticulous documentation, adhere to NICU protocols, and maintain high standards for patient safety and infection control
• Provide bedside care for high-acuity infants, including respiratory support, central line management, medication administration, and emergency response

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work in a busy Level 3 NICU and grow your neonatal nursing expertise
• Experience Wilkes-Barre living — scenic Wyoming Valley with parks and outdoor recreation (ideal for travel nurses seeking work-life balance)
• Competitive weekly pay and a supportive clinical team focused on quality newborn care

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career as a NICU RN? Apply now to join our neonatal team in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Submit your resume and licensure details to be considered for this Level 3 NICU travel assignment. Join our healthcare team today!

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