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Local Contract Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Newark, NJ
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$66-68/hour

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Overview

Start Date01/06/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay

$66-68/hour

Description

13 weeks…
Every other weekend (Sat/Sun)…
Primary Unit: PICU
Will float to Pediatrics, and NICU if needed for an appropriate assignment (Confirm floating with traveler)...
There may be additional float units based on skill set and hospital needs…
2+ years of PICU critical care experience required, with 1 year of cardiac experience strongly preferred. Both must be documented on skills checklist
medtronic pacemakers, Tele monitoring REQ

Experience in BIPAP/CPAP, vents, high flow nasal cannula, trachs REQ

Patient Ratio: 1:2+ (Confirm with traveler)...

19 beds on the unit…

BLS & PALS required; NRP preferred

Charting System: EPIC…

First time travelers are not accepted…

Scrub color Navy Blue…

Employer

Genie Healthcare

2.9rating(58 reviews)

5 nurses recommend working with Genie Healthcare

3.0rating

Pros

You can look at the jobs on their sites with the pay rate and how long it’s offered for.

Cons

Pay rates don’t match when the recruiter is then contacted

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Genie Healthcare is one of the fastest growing Nurse Travel Agencies in the USA. Genie serves hundreds of facilities and has over 4000 current travel RN contracts open at any given time. Genie provides travel RN’s flexibility, support, top pay scale, housing and the #1 rated, multi-state health insurance coverage. Genie Healthcare carries with it a commitment to providing a comprehensive level of service and quality care. Growing from a small team of eager recruiters to a company with satisfied clients in nearly every corner of the nation, delivering excellence in patient and customer care is the key to Genie’s success. The management team has 20 years of experience in workforce solutions and staffing in medical and non-medical fields, roles ranging from Clerical job to Cardiologist to software developer to CEO.

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About Newark, NJ

As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Newark, NJ here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 24°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, but they may not be as easy to find compared to some other cities.

Transportation

Newark is car-friendly, but it also has a good public transportation system including buses, trains, and light rail.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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