NICU RN
Newark, NJ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,603/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
NICU Registered Nurse
Location
- Newark, New Jersey
Job Type
- Travel/Contract
- 13 weeks
- Night shift, 3x12 hours
- 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in New Jersey
- NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (2 years of experience)
- NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience within the last year
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- NRP
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Nursery experience
- Pediatrics experience
- PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care experience
- Experience with Epic
Clinical Experience
- NICU Level III
- Care for neonatal abstinence syndrome
- Care for neonates 29–34 weeks and >34 weeks
- Telemetry monitoring
- Ventilated/intubated patients
- HFNC and other respiratory support
- Blood products, IVs, medication management, phlebotomy
- Breastfeeding support, enteral feedings, tube placement, glucose monitoring, insulin administration, phototherapy
- Developmental care, patient/family teaching, infection control, isolation precautions, sepsis workup
Unit Notes
- Does not attend high-risk deliveries
- Does not take level IV patients, ECMO, or fresh post-ops
- Must be able to float within skillset to NBN, Peds, and PICU
- Scrubs: Navy blue
Schedule Notes
- Every other weekend required
- Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays, per unit needs
- Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Newark, NJ
As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Newark, NJ here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Newark, NJ is higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available, but they may not be as easy to find compared to some other cities.
- Newark is car-friendly, but it also has a good public transportation system including buses, trains, and light rail.
- Newark is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include asthma and diabetes.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several major hospitals.
- There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the city has a vibrant arts and music scene.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at the Prudential Center.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks and nearby hiking trails.
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