Travel Level IV NICU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

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

  • NICU: 1:2
  • SCN: 1:3/4
• RN must have 2+ years of current Level III NICU experience.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday. No block scheduling.
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP (PALS preferred).
• Floating assignments to NBN, SCN, Pediatrics, and PICU as appropriate.
• 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/nasojejunal tubes
  • Sepsis workups
  • Vascular access: UAC/UVC, arterial lines, central lines
  • IV vasopressor administration
  • Criticool and transport experience preferred
• Locals accepted.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA required; RQI and instructor cards acceptable.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): AHA required; COCs accepted as placeholders. Required 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 ED, Outpatient Surgery, PACU, PICU, and Pediatrics.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Not required for NICU.
• Chemotherapy Certification: Not applicable for this role.
• Other: Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) required for ER, Peds ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (not applicable here).

Required Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (within 12 months of start).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (as applicable).
• Color Blind Testing (within 1 year of start).
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with remediation policy.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal Background Check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches.
• Employment Application or Resume with 7 years of work history.
• Work History Verification (minimum 1 year prior to start, with gaps ≤30 days).
• References: 2 references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• State-specific exclusions list check (New Jersey Department of Treasury).

Health and Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
• Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine screen).
• Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance as applicable.
• Immunizations or immunity proof required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if applicable.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Must complete floating policy acknowledgment for every new assignment.
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required.
• Completion of vendor medical clearance form if history of positive TB.
• Required to complete annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission training.
• Must review and sign elder abuse education attestation (patient-facing roles).

Additional Notes

• No block scheduling; every other weekend and holiday coverage required.
• Facility uses EPIC system.
• Travelers must bring physical exam and respiratory clearance documents on first day for onsite fit testing.
• Locals are accepted for this travel/contract role.
• First-time travelers are welcome.

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs with strong neonatal critical care skills, who are comfortable with a dynamic patient mix and floating to related units. Compliance with extensive credentialing, health, and background requirements is mandatory.