Travel Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Facility Level: Level IV NICU (accepting Level III NICU travelers)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have availability for half of the winter holidays.
• Patient Ratios:

  • NICU: 1 nurse to 2 patients
  • SCN: 1 nurse to 3-4 patients
• RN must have 2+ years of current Level III NICU experience.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Schedule includes every other weekend and holiday shifts.
• Certifications required: BLS, NRP; PALS preferred.
• Floating assignments to NBN, SCN, Pediatrics, and PICU as appropriate.
• No block scheduling.
• Local candidates accepted.
• Patient mix: 21-bed NICU and 16-bed SCN.
• Will not attend high-risk deliveries.
• Required skills and experience with:

  • EPIC electronic health record system
  • Respiratory support: CPAP, HFNC, ETT, Oscillators, Jet ventilation
  • Glucose monitoring and insulin administration
  • Breastfeeding support and feedings
  • Placement/management of oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal tubes
  • Sepsis workups
  • Vascular access: UAC, UVC, arterial lines, central lines
  • IV vasopressor administration
  • Criticool and patient transport preferred

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA required; RQI and instructor cards acceptable.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): AHA required; accepted for NICU, L&D, Mother-Baby, Nursery, Antepartum, and Special Care Nursery.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Preferred but not required for NICU; required for PICU and pediatric units.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Not required for NICU.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for all RNs; must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract.
• Competency Exams (including Dysrhythmia/EKG): Required as applicable; must be completed within 72 hours of signing.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Pharmacology and EKG exams required for clinical staff in relevant units.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB): Required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (not NICU).
• Other certifications: Chemotherapy certification not required for NICU.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray: Required within 3 months of start; specific protocols for positive or past positive TB history.
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months; must clear candidate to perform essential job functions and be free of communicable disease.
• Drug Screening: 10-panel urine drug screen required within 30 days of start.
• Flu Vaccination or Exemption: Mandatory annually during flu season; medical or religious exemptions require attestation and mask-wearing during flu season.
• Fit Test: On-site fit testing mandatory; facial hair must be shaved unless accommodation approved.
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire: Required if job tasks involve glove use; accommodations handled case-by-case.
• Respiratory Medical Clearance: Required prior to start; must be updated annually.

Background & Employment History

• Criminal background check required within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required.
• Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start).
• Two references required within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Must complete floating policy acknowledgment for every new assignment.
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required prior to start.
• Required to complete vendor medical clearance if history of positive TB.
• Must complete annual education and competency requirements as per facility policy.

Additional Notes

• No block scheduling; flexible floating assignments within pediatric and neonatal units.
• Locals accepted, first-time travelers welcome.
• Patient care does not include high-risk deliveries.
• Experience with EPIC and advanced neonatal respiratory support equipment is essential.

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs with strong neonatal critical care skills seeking a travel/contract role in a Level IV NICU setting with a reputable healthcare system in New Jersey.