Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Lancaster, PA
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
3x12 hrs
$2,772/weekOverview
- Start Date11/24/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Lancaster, PA as a travel nurse and provide compassionate, specialized care to newborns and their families. This 13-week NICU travel nursing opportunity offers consistent 12-hour night shifts, a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, and a collaborative clinical environment supporting high-risk deliveries and medically complex neonates. Lancaster is a welcoming, historic city known for its vibrant downtown, scenic surroundings, and strong sense of community.
NICU Travel Nurse Job Details
- Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,310–$2,440
- Start Date: November 3, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 31, 2027
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every third weekend and holidays required
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
- Work Setting: On-site, Level II NICU
NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
- At least 1 year of recent NICU or comparable neonatal critical-care experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including every third weekend and holidays
- Strong neonatal assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills
NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates
- Attend and support high-risk deliveries in collaboration with the neonatal care team
- Monitor and care for patients receiving ventilator, CPAP, and BiPAP support
- Manage feeding tubes, chest tubes, central lines, and PICC lines according to clinical standards
- Operate syringe pumps and administer blood products safely and accurately
- Complete comprehensive neonatal assessments, document patient progress, and promptly communicate changes in condition
- Educate and support families throughout the neonatal care experience
- Float to Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) and Antepartum areas as needed
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and join a dedicated neonatal healthcare team.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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About Lancaster, PA
As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Lancaster, PA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Lancaster, PA is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, making it an affordable place to live.
- Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows range from 20-25°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Lancaster, PA.
- There are options available for furnished housing, especially in the downtown area.
- Lancaster is relatively car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is recommended for getting around the city and its surrounding areas.
- Lancaster, PA has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- The area has a significant Amish population, and common health issues may include agricultural-related concerns.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Lancaster, PA offers a variety of activities including visiting The Amish Farm and House, exploring the Lancaster Central Market, enjoying shows at the Fulton Theatre, and tasting local brews at Lancaster Brewing Company.
- There are also plenty of restaurants, art galleries, and outdoor activities to enjoy.
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