Job Details
Start Date
7/13/2026
Shift
Nights
Duration
13 weeks
Hours
12 hours
Specialty
NICU, Nursing
City
Newark
State
NJ
Experience
1 Years
Estimated Pay
$2,393 - $2,643 weekly
Job Description
Travel Nurse – NICU
Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Nurse – NICU. We`ll be your ticket to the travel RN – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit job you`ll love with unparalleled recruiter support and industry-best benefits.
Shift: Nights
Length: 13
Start Date: 07/13/2026
Profession: Nurse (RN) – NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Epic Travel Staffing:
- Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
- 401(k) matching program
- Weekly direct deposit
- Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
- Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
- Exclusive job openings – Only at Epic
- Epic Staffing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us.
By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes
Qualifications:
- BCLS, NRP
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Requirements
- Required certification: NICU
- 1+ years of experience
- Key Requirements Summary: 1. Experience: 2+ years required for submission 2. Cases: NICU Level III; neurologic care for neonatal abstinence syndrome; care for neonates 29-34 weeks and >34 weeks; vents/intubated patients; central line experience preferred; cardiovascular monitoring with telemetry; HFNC; respiratory distress; hyperbilirubinemia/phototherapy; breastfeeding support; enteral feedings; colostomy/ileostomy care; neonatal sepsis; developmental care 3. Certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS required; all certifications required at time of submission unless otherwise specified; must indicate if cert will be acquired prior to start 4. License: Active NJ or Compact RN license required at time of submission 5. Education: Not specified 6. EMR: Epic experience required; Crib Notes also referenced; 4 hours of non-billable Epic training pre-start 7. Shifts/Call: Every other weekend (Sat/Sun); must work 2 of 3 holidays (unless otherwise specified); facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; contract is expected to be traveler's primary work schedule 8. RTO: Screenshot confirming RTO and schedule requests required at submission; requests with less than 7 days RTO and no holiday time off prioritized; no RTO approved after offer; block/special scheduling must be approved at time of booking 9. Returning Staff: RWJBH staff (full-time or PRN) must be gone from the RWJBH health system a minimum of 1 year before eligible to return for travel assignments 10. Travel/Local: Locals accepted at the same rate; maximum of 3 submissions per candidate per facility 11. Background: Open/active background hits and/or license hits NOT accepted; any international work history or permanent residency must be disclosed 12. Modules: Non-billable; 4 hours Epic training plus up to 18 additional hours; RN average 18 hours non-billable; completed pre-start and annually; recorded by transcripts, self-reporting, and facility reporting; failing competency exams requires a 6-month break before re-submission 13. Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted 14. Scrubs: Navy Blue 15. Flu Vaccine Requirements: Unknown 16. Special Equipment: Not specified Critical: Labs must be completed within 48 hours of signing. References required. Travelers will not be assigned Level IV patients, ECMO, or fresh post-ops. Will not attend high-risk deliveries. Must float within skillset (NBN, Peds, PICU) without exception. SSN and DOB required at submission.
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