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Job description
Overview Registered Nurse, NICU travel assignment in Pennington, New Jersey. Start date: 10/07/2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,015-$2,162 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12-hour shifts). This assignment takes place in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 12 ICU bassinets and 15 Level II bassinets in a hospital setting. The program is part of Travel Nursing through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Key Highlights
Weekly pay: $2,015–$2,162 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
Contract duration: 8 weeks
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12-hour shifts)
Start date: 10/07/2026
Setting: Level III NICU in a hospital with mixed NICU capacities
EMR: Cerner system used for patient documentation
Schedule requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care for neonates in the NICU, including monitoring vital signs, assessing needs, and responding to clinical changes
Administer medications, provide respiratory support, thermoregulation, nutrition support, and routine NICU procedures as prescribed
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary NICU team to develop and implement care plans for vulnerable newborns
Document patient data and progress in the Cerner EMR, ensure accurate handoffs, and maintain thorough patient records
Support family education and engagement around newborn care and discharge planning
Adhere to unit protocols and infection control practices while maintaining patient safety and quality of care
Requirements
Active RN license in New Jersey or a compact license valid for New Jersey at time of submission
BLS and NRP certifications required
Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience; prior travel nurse experience strongly preferred
Ability to work in a Level III NICU environment with complex neonates and varied acuity
Graduation from an accredited nursing program and current nursing licensure
Availability for the assigned schedule: Nights with every other weekend and every other holiday required
Benefits and Support
Travel assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
Credentialing and onboarding assistance
Ongoing assignment support and dedicated recruiter access
Details on benefits and additional support provided during the hiring process and at onboarding
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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Worksite address
pennington, NJ, 08534, US
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