NICU Registered Nurse
Camden, NJ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Camden, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Floating assignment across 5 hospitals within skillset.
• Work primarily in Special Care Nursery Level II and NICU as needed.
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM).
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients.
• Block scheduling is NOT allowed.
• Return to Office (RTO) documentation required at time of submission; late submissions not accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with NICU experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required if assigned to applicable units.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for applicable pediatric units.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required.
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology tests as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia competency testing required for certain specialties (not specifically for NICU).
• NURSYS verification required for RN license.

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months.
• Fit mask test completed onsite during orientation (must be done before first shift).
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 1 year; chest X-ray if positive history.
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Required immunizations or positive titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required by October 31 (flu season ends March 31).
• 10-panel drug screen (without THC panel) within 6 months of start; updated annually.
• Visual acuity exam (20/40 or better).
• Latex questionnaire.
• Background check covering 7 years of residence/employment, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.

Documentation & Administrative Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation.
• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• E-Verify proof or attestation.
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually).
• Work history verification for at least 1 year prior to start date (NJ state requirement).
• Two professional references within the last 2 years.
• Facility-specific documents including badge photo (time sensitive).
• Personal or auto insurance if assigned to home health locations.

Additional Notes

• Floating assignments require flexibility to work across multiple hospital locations.
• Candidates must pass all required certifications and background checks before starting.
• Candidates cannot start if any required certification expires within 30 days of contract start.
• Dysrhythmia testing and pass/fail exams must be completed within specified timeframes to avoid contract cancellation.

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs comfortable with floating assignments and working in a high-acuity neonatal environment.