Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Job Description

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 12 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PRN NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Level 3 Trauma Center – Plainsboro Township, NJ (08536)\n

PRN NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Plainsboro Township, NJ (08536). Per diem NICU RN role at a Level 3 Trauma Center offering competitive pay and flexible scheduling. Join a dynamic neonatal care team as a PRN NICU Registered Nurse (RN) for night shifts at a Level 3 Trauma Center in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey (08536). This per diem opportunity is ideal for experienced neonatal nurses seeking flexibility and the chance to deliver high-quality, evidence-based neonatal intensive care in a state-of-the-art facility. Keywords: NICU RN jobs, neonatal nurse, per diem nursing jobs, New Jersey nursing jobs, night shift nurse.

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• Position: PRN NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift\n
• Location: Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536 (Central New Jersey / Princeton-area)\n
• Setting: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within a Level 3 Trauma Center\n
• Job Type: PRN / Per Diem (must work at least 1 shift every 3 months to remain active)\n
• Shift: 12-hour nights\n
• Shifts Per Week: 1 (Hours Per Week: 12)\n
• Start Date: March 31, 2026\n
• Contract Duration: 52 weeks\n
• Estimated Hourly Pay Rate: $79.05/hour\n
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $648 - $720\n
• Openings: 1\n

\n\nJob Requirements\n

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• Experience: Minimum 3 years of recent NICU RN experience required (neonatal intensive care experience preferred)\n
• License: Active New Jersey RN license or Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)\n
• Certifications: BLS and NRP (must be in hand at time of submission)\n
• Float Requirement: Willingness to float to the Nursery or any unit of similar scope\n
• PRN Availability: Must work at least one shift every 3 months to maintain active status\n

\n\nResponsibilities\n

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• Deliver safe, evidence-based neonatal intensive care to critically ill and high-risk neonates in the NICU\n
• Perform comprehensive assessments, continuous monitoring, and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition\n
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per provider orders and unit protocols\n
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatric providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate individualized plans of care\n
• Educate and support families using compassionate communication and family-centered, developmental care principles\n
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and adhere to quality, patient safety, and infection-prevention standards\n
• Float as needed to the Nursery or similar-scope units while maintaining high standards of neonatal nursing care\n

\n\nWhy Join Our Team\n

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• Competitive hourly pay for per diem NICU nursing positions\n
• Flexible scheduling typical of PRN / per diem nursing jobs\n
• Work in a Level 3 Trauma Center with advanced neonatal care resources\n
• Opportunity to advance neonatal ICU skills and collaborate with an experienced neonatal care team\n

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Apply now to advance your neonatal ICU nursing skills in Plainsboro Township, NJ. The 08536 area offers a welcoming community atmosphere, convenient access to Princeton-area dining, shopping, and parks, and easy commuting routes to Central New Jersey hubs. To apply, please submit a current NJ RN license (or Compact RN), BLS, and NRP. Join our healthcare team today and explore top NICU RN jobs in New Jersey.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #461344. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 12 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

About GHR Healthcare

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