Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Burlington, VT
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,520/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date09/21/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,520/week

Description

NICU Registered Nurse – Travel Assignment in Burlington, Vermont

Join a high-acuity Level III NICU in Burlington, VT, and make an impact as a Travel NICU Registered Nurse. This 17-week nursing assignment offers rotating 12-hour shifts, a collaborative teaching-facility environment, and the opportunity to provide specialized neonatal intensive care in a vibrant lakeside city near Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains.

Job Details

  • Position: NICU Registered Nurse
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Setting: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Location: Burlington, Vermont (Burlington, VT)
  • Start Date: 09/07/2026
  • Duration: 17 weeks
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Shift Pattern: Day/night rotation, primarily nights with days as needed
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
  • Schedule Notes: Every other weekend required; no call; must work 2 of 4 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day)

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of NICU RN experience required
  • Level III NICU experience required
  • Teaching facility experience required
  • Recent EPIC experience within the past 2 years required
  • AHA BLS and NRP required
  • STABLE and RNC-NIC preferred
  • Previous travel nurse experience preferred; candidates without travel experience should have experience in a large NICU teaching facility (500+ beds)
  • Ability to float as needed across newborn NICU, mother/baby, nursery, attending deliveries, and other appropriate neonatal care areas
  • Reliable transportation required; personal vehicle or rental vehicle strongly recommended

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to critically ill and specialty newborn patients in the NICU
  • Deliver compassionate, family-centered neonatal nursing care in a fast-paced teaching hospital environment
  • Support newborn care across related units including mother/baby, nursery, and delivery attendance
  • Care for neonates in feeder/grower and age-appropriate pediatric settings when floating is required
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary care team members to promote positive patient outcomes
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established unit protocols using EPIC
  • Adapt quickly to changing patient needs in a high-acuity neonatal intensive care setting
  • Contribute to a team-focused culture while supporting excellent patient care and parent education

Why Choose This Travel RN Opportunity?

  • Work in a respected Burlington, Vermont healthcare setting with strong clinical support
  • Gain experience in a Level III NICU and large teaching facility environment
  • Enjoy a travel nursing assignment with consistent hours and no call
  • Experience one of the most scenic healthcare job locations in New England

Apply now to join this NICU travel nurse job in Burlington, Vermont and advance your neonatal nursing career today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #511198. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

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About Burlington, VT

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Burlington, VT here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Burlington, VT is higher than the national average, with housing costs being a significant factor.
  • Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs range from 75°F to 80°F, while winter lows range from 10°F to 20°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals can be found in Burlington, VT, but availability may vary based on the season and demand.
Transportation
  • Burlington is relatively car-friendly, but it also offers public transportation options such as buses and a waterfront shuttle.
Demographics
  • Burlington, VT has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Burlington offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, arts and cultural events, live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and cruises on Lake Champlain, and access to the scenic beauty of Mt.
  • Philo State Park.
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