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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a Level III/IV NICU position requiring 2+ years of neonatal care experience, Epic proficiency, and an active NJ or Compact RN license.
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Level III NICU within a large quaternary care academic teaching hospital affiliated with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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NICU serves as a Regional Perinatal Center supporting more than 15 hospitals and participates in the Vermont Oxford Network
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Patient population includes neonates 29–34 weeks and >34 weeks gestation, including those with neonatal abstinence syndrome
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Patient ratios are 1:1–3 in the NICU and 1:4 in the IMCU
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Travelers will not be assigned Level IV patients, ECMO cases, or fresh post-ops, and will not attend high-risk deliveries
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Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
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Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required, subject to change based on unit needs
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Holiday coverage required (1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs)
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Floating may be required to NBN, Peds, and PICU based on patient volume and acuity; float assignments will be within the traveler's verified skillset
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Charting is done in Epic (experience required); Crib Notes also used
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Local candidates are accepted
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Active NJ or Compact RN license required
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Current BLS and NRP certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
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Experience in a Level III NICU required
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Proficiency with Epic EMR required
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Clinical skills required: blood product administration, IV insertion and maintenance, medication management (anti-seizure drugs, antibiotics/antivirals, steroids), neonatal dosage calculations, and phlebotomy
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Experience with cardiovascular/telemetry monitoring, ventilated/intubated patients, HFNC respiratory support, oxygen delivery systems, and respiratory distress management required
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Experience with enteral feedings, tube placement, glucose monitoring, insulin administration, hyperbilirubinemia/phototherapy, and colostomy/ileostomy care required
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Experience with developmental care, patient and family teaching, infection control, isolation precautions, and sepsis workups required
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SSN and DOB required for consideration
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Two current professional references required
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Copies of certifications required
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Responsibilities include neonatal neurologic care, breastfeeding support, phototherapy management, and family education
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Unit is staffed by 12 board-certified neonatologists and specialized teams available 24/7
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Navy blue scrubs required
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Former RWJBH employees (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the RWJBH health system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment
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No RTO or scheduling requests will be approved after an offer is made
