NICU Registered Nurse – Travel RN Opportunity in Richmond, Virginia 23226

NICU Registered Nurse travel job in Richmond, VA 23226. Join a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provide expert neonatal care in a high-acuity, team-based environment.

Join a dedicated neonatal care team in Richmond, Virginia, and make a meaningful impact in a Level III NICU caring for the tiniest patients and their families. This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare setting while enjoying the energy of Richmond’s 23226 area–known for its rich history, scenic parks, growing food scene, and easy access to city attractions and riverfront recreation.

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse
• Setting: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Location: Richmond, Virginia 23226
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and major holidays
• Float Potential: May occasionally float within the neonatal service line as needed

Job Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure eligibility
• Minimum 2.5-3 years of NICU nursing experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• Experience with cooling therapy, ventilators, JET ventilators, and oscillators required
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to care for unstable neonatal patients
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-acuity, interdisciplinary care environment
• At least one year of RN experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to neonatal patients in a Level III NICU
• Perform ongoing assessments, monitor patient status, and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Manage complex neonatal care needs, including ventilatory support and cooling protocols
• Administer medications and therapies according to scope of practice and clinical standards
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement care plans
• Support families through education, updates, and emotionally sensitive communication
• Document care accurately and maintain compliance with unit policies and best practices
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and high-quality outcomes for every newborn cared for

Apply now for this NICU RN travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional neonatal care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.