NICU RN
Greenwich, CT
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment – Greenwich, Connecticut

Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a 13-week assignment caring for critically ill and extremely premature neonates in Greenwich, CT. Join a specialized Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team in a Level III/IV teaching hospital with a 12-bed NICU, an average daily census of approximately 7–8 patients, and Epic electronic medical record technology. This on-site Connecticut travel nursing opportunity offers access to a charming coastal New England community, scenic parks, a vibrant downtown, and the greater New York metropolitan area.

Travel NICU RN Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Greenwich, Connecticut
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend; approximately 8 weekend shifts during the assignment
• Healthcare Setting: Level III/IV NICU within a 186-bed teaching hospital
• Patient Population: Neonates, including infants born at less than 24–28 weeks gestation
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic charting experience required
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Floating: May be required within the department based on operational needs

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Connecticut; candidates should allow approximately 15–21 business days for Connecticut licensure if applicable
• At least 3 years of recent NICU nursing experience
• Recent experience in Level III and/or Level IV NICU settings
• Experience caring for neonates born at less than 24–28 weeks gestation
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Epic electronic medical record and clinical documentation experience
• Demonstrated competency with neonatal ventilator management, including AC/PC, SIMV, CPAP, BiPAP, and PEEP
• Strong knowledge of isolation precautions and personal protective equipment
• Travel nursing assignment eligibility; candidates residing within 75 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and extremely premature neonates in a Level III/IV NICU
• Assess, monitor, and manage neonatal cardiac status, including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Administer and manage feedings by bottle, breast, and gavage, including oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal tube placement and care
• Manage arterial lines, central and implanted lines, umbilical artery catheters (UACs), and umbilical venous catheters (UVCs)
• Administer and monitor IV vasopressors, surfactants, steroids, and other medications according to neonatal care protocols
• Recognize and support the care of neonates experiencing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• Operate and monitor neonatal ventilators across AC/PC, SIMV, CPAP, BiPAP, and PEEP modes
• Maintain infection prevention standards and apply appropriate isolation precautions
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe, evidence-based neonatal care

Apply now for this Connecticut NICU travel nursing opportunity in Greenwich and join a specialized neonatal care team.

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.