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GHR Healthcare

Travel NICU RN

Westwood, NJ · On-site

$1.5K - $1.6K/wk

Travel Travel NICU Registered Nurse - Level II NICU in Westwood, New Jersey Join a dynamic neonatal care team in Westwood, NJ , and step into a rewarding Travel NICU RN opportunity in a supportive ...

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Issaquah, WA · On-site

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average weekly pay for level 2 nicu travel in the United States is $2,382.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,788.46 and $2,971.15 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Level 2 NICU Travel Nurses often face the challenge of adapting quickly to new hospital environments, policies, and team dynamics. Each assignment may have slightly different protocols or equipment, so being flexible and open to learning is important. Additionally, travel nurses may work with unfamiliar colleagues and must build rapport swiftly to ensure cohesive patient care. While these challenges require adaptability, many nurses find the experience rewarding and professionally enriching, as it broadens their skills and network within the field.

What is a Level 2 NICU Travel?

A Level 2 NICU travel job is a temporary nursing assignment in a hospital’s Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where moderately ill or premature infants receive specialized care. Travel nurses in this role provide support for newborns who need short-term respiratory support, IV therapy, or feeding assistance but do not require intensive critical care. These assignments typically last 8–13 weeks and offer flexibility, competitive pay, and opportunities to work in different healthcare settings.

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To excel as a Level 2 NICU Travel Nurse, you need a current RN license, experience in neonatal care, and strong knowledge of intermediate care protocols for premature or ill newborns. Familiarity with neonatal monitoring systems, IV pumps, and electronic health records is essential, along with certifications like BLS and NRP. Outstanding candidates possess excellent communication, emotional resilience, and adaptability, enabling them to quickly integrate into new teams and respond to infants' changing needs. These competencies are vital for delivering safe, high-quality care and ensuring seamless collaboration in varied clinical settings.

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Travel NICU RN

GHR Healthcare

Westwood, NJ • On-site

$1.5K - $1.6K/wk

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/24/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

Travel NICU Registered Nurse - Level II NICU in Westwood, New Jersey

Join a dynamic neonatal care team in Westwood, NJ, and step into a rewarding Travel NICU RN opportunity in a supportive Level II NICU setting. Provide compassionate, high-acuity care to fragile newborns while strengthening your neonatal nursing skills in a fast-paced New Jersey healthcare environment.

Job Details
  • Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Setting: Level II NICU
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,570 - $1,650
  • Location: Westwood, NJ 07675
  • Charting System: Epic
Job Requirements
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submittal
  • At least 1 year of NICU or neonatal nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
  • Prior travel nursing experience preferred
  • Current BLS certification required
  • NRP or NRP Advanced required
  • STABLE certification preferred
  • Experience with Epic charting required
  • Strong comfort working with neonates and Level II/III NICU patient populations
  • Ability to work night shifts and provide weekend coverage as needed
Responsibilities
  • Deliver safe, compassionate NICU nursing care to neonates
  • Monitor and manage patients with conditions such as hypoglycemia, jaundice, sepsis rule-out, TTN, RDS, prematurity, and IUGR
  • Support respiratory care needs including Bubble CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula
  • Assist with high-risk deliveries and provide specialized neonatal interventions
  • Administer medications, fluids, blood products, and other ordered therapies
  • Perform developmental care, thermoregulation support, and family education
  • Manage IVs, central lines, UAC/UVC care, and neonatal respiratory equipment as assigned
  • Float to baby nursery support when needed
  • Document accurately in Epic and collaborate with the care team to support excellent patient outcomes

Apply now to join this travel NICU nursing job in Westwood, New Jersey and make a meaningful impact in 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #504896. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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