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Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Healthforce, Rochester, NY, United States


Overview
Registered Nurse - NICU (Travel) in Rochester, New York. Start date 05/18/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,130–$2,217. Shift: Nights, 12‑hour shifts. Travel - Temporary Assignment in a hospital‑level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level IV) that provides advanced care for sick or premature newborns. This assignment emphasizes highly specialized neonatal care and requires flexibility with on‑call and rotating schedules. No guaranteed hours are specified for this contract.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $2,130–$2,217 per week

Contract duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights, 12‑hour shifts

Location: Rochester, NY

Setting: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level IV) in a hospital

Scheduling: Rotating shifts with weekends/holidays/on‑call/callback; unit charge per shift as needed

Licensure: NY RN license required

Responsibilities

Deliver direct, specialized nursing care to critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU.

Monitor respiratory status, vital signs, and overall clinical condition; manage telemetry as indicated.

Administer medications, IV therapies, fluids, and blood products per orders; support ventilator and other respiratory therapies.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans; document progress and changes in the electronic health record.

Communicate clearly with families, provide education and support, and participate in family‑centered care approaches.

Participate in rotating shifts, weekends/holidays/on‑call/callback as required; assume charge nurse responsibilities per unit needs.

Requirements

Current NY RN license (active)

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

NRP 8th edition certification required

Minimum two years of RN experience

Telemetry experience; Epic experience highly desired

Ability to work in a high‑acuity NICU setting with rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and on‑call scenarios

Benefits and Support
Benefits and assignment support details are not specified in the current job notes. Interested candidates should consult the assigned recruiter for available support services and program specifics.

Important Information
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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