Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Canton, GA
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Apply now for a 13-week NICU travel nursing assignment in Canton, GA, providing expert care to critically ill and premature newborns on 12-hour night shifts.

Position Overview

Join a dedicated neonatal intensive care team as a Registered Nurse specializing in NICU care. This 13-week, on-site travel nurse assignment offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to critically ill and premature newborns while collaborating with an experienced multidisciplinary team. Located in Canton, Georgia, this healthcare opportunity offers a welcoming community atmosphere with convenient access to the outdoor recreation, dining, and cultural attractions of the greater Atlanta region.

NICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nursing
• Position: NICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Location: Canton, Georgia
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 23, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
• Shifts: 3 shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Work Setting: On-site
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,360–$1,430

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Georgia
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
• Registered Nurse certification or qualification in neonatal intensive care nursing
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in a fast-paced neonatal care environment
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic medical records is preferred

NICU Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and premature neonates in the NICU
• Assess patient conditions, monitor vital signs, and recognize changes in neonatal status
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately according to established protocols
• Support respiratory, nutritional, developmental, and post-procedural care needs
• Collaborate with neonatologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Educate and support families throughout the neonatal care experience
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards at all times

Apply now to join this NICU travel nursing team in Canton, Georgia, and advance your neonatal nursing career in the greater Atlanta area.

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