NICU RN
Clinton, MD
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Clinton, Maryland. Join a collaborative neonatal care team supporting premature and critically ill newborns in an 8-bed Level II Special Care Nursery with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources. This on-site Maryland travel nurse opportunity offers convenient access to Washington, D.C., urban attractions, parks, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Clinton, Maryland, in the greater Washington, D.C. region
• Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse / Level II Special Care Nursery
• Contract: 13 weeks, with an anticipated start date of November 16, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790–$1,890
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Options: Days, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., or nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Patient Population: Neonates; typical daily census of 2–3 patients in an 8-bed unit
• Float Requirement: Provide neonatal care support in Postpartum and Labor and Delivery as needed

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Maryland through a Maryland or compact license
• At least 2 years of recent NICU or Level II Special Care Nursery experience, including experience within the last 7 years
• Previous travel nursing experience with at least one successfully completed travel assignment required
• NICU II experience and CPAP experience required
• Current BLS, NRP, and S.T.A.B.L.E. certifications required
• Proficiency with neonatal respiratory support, including high-flow oxygen, CPAP, Bubble CPAP, and mechanical ventilation
• Experience with central lines, peripheral IV insertion, laboratory draws, IV antibiotics, blood glucose monitoring, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Ability to interpret dysrhythmias and successfully complete the required EKG rhythm interpretation assessment with a minimum overall score of 80% and a 100% score on lethal rhythms
• Experience with Cerner or another electronic medical record system
• Two supervisory references, including one from the most recent assignment, may be required
• Flu vaccination is required; exemptions are not accepted
• Ability to complete required compliance modules and pre-employment screening within established timelines

NICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for premature and full-term neonates in a Level II Special Care Nursery
• Continuously monitor and support cardiopulmonary, neurologic, metabolic, and thermal stability
• Manage neonatal respiratory support using high-flow oxygen, CPAP, Bubble CPAP, and mechanical ventilation
• Recognize and respond to apnea, bradycardia, respiratory distress, and other neonatal complications
• Administer medications and IV antibiotics, perform laboratory draws, manage central lines, and initiate peripheral IVs
• Support neonatal resuscitation and assist with specialized procedures according to orders and established protocols
• Stabilize newborns, including infants younger than 32 weeks, and prepare them for transport to a higher-level neonatal facility when indicated
• Provide thermoregulation support, including care related to passive cooling and temperature management
• Educate and support patients’ families while collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to Postpartum and Labor and Delivery to provide neonatal care when assigned

Apply now for this Maryland travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated NICU team serving newborns and families near Washington, D.C.

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