Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Forrest City, AR
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Newborn Nursery

Location

Forrest City, AR | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts, 3 nights per week (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Projected Start: October 2026 | Approximately 12-week assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Hold shift accountability for providing care to Newborn Nursery patients during the immediate neonatal phase and newborn care, utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and facility policy and procedures
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for safe delivery of care
• Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education
• Delegate patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of available staff
• Provide direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering patient care
• May be floated to couplet care nursing during periods of low census

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of Newborn Nursery or relevant RN experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Must not be a local candidate — no local applicants will be considered for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in couplet care or mother-baby nursing
• Familiarity with neonatal assessment and newborn care protocols
• Strong leadership and clinical decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a critical phase of newborn care at a facility with a defined need for experienced travel nurses
• Expected schedule of 36 hours per week with consistent night shift hours in a specialized nursery setting