Posted 09/21/2026 · Job #519436
NICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Livingston, New Jersey
Job Description
Travel NICU Registered Nurse Job – Level III NICU Float Pool in Livingston, NJ
Bring your NICU expertise to a fast-paced neonatal intensive care environment in Livingston, New Jersey. Livingston is a welcoming suburban community with convenient access to the greater New York metro area, offering an appealing location for travel nurses. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced NICU RN who thrives in high-acuity settings and enjoys the variety of a Level III NICU float pool with support for Pediatric ICU, Pediatrics, and Newborn Nursery care as needed. If you’re searching for New Jersey nursing jobs or travel RN jobs in the greater New York metro area, this role offers a rewarding next step.
Job Details
- Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Setting: Level III NICU / Float Pool
- Location: Livingston, NJ 07039
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 8:00 AM
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Charting System: EPIC experience required
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470-$2,600
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Holiday Requirement: Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays based on unit needs
Job Requirements
- Active New Jersey RN license or compact RN license required at time of submission
- At least 1.5 years of NICU experience required
- Documented experience in Level III NICU and PICU settings
- Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
- EPIC charting experience required
- Strong neonatal critical care skills, including ventilator management and line care
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including every other weekend
- Comfortable floating between NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, and Newborn Nursery as assigned
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to neonates in a Level III NICU environment
- Support a NICU-based float pool and adapt to assignments based on skill set and patient needs
- Monitor and manage arterial lines, central lines, implanted lines, UAC/UVC access, and IV therapies
- Administer and monitor IV vasopressors, steroids, surfactants, and other neonatal medications
- Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and support advanced respiratory care, including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, PEEP, AC, PC, and SIMV
- Assist with neonatal feeding plans, tube placement and management, and care for infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
- Document care accurately in EPIC and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Maintain a professional, compassionate approach while caring for medically complex newborns
Apply now to join a leading healthcare team and take the next step in your New Jersey travel nursing career.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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