Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,142 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel NICU RN Job in North Philadelphia, PA – Level III NICU

Travel NICU RN opportunity in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Join a highly skilled neonatal intensive care team for a 13-week assignment caring for critically ill newborns in a Level III NICU.

Join a highly skilled neonatal care team in vibrant North Philadelphia, a well-connected part of Philadelphia known for its convenience, access to amenities, and strong community feel. This 13-week travel RN assignment offers the opportunity to care for critically ill newborns in a Level III NICU while working alongside experienced clinicians in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. If you are passionate about neonatal nursing and ready to make an impact, this role is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive setting.

Overview

This NICU RN position is a Level III neonatal intensive care travel assignment focused on providing compassionate, high-acuity care for sick neonates. The unit supports advanced respiratory therapies and a wide range of NICU patient needs, offering a dynamic and meaningful clinical experience in Philadelphia healthcare.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Specialty: NICU RN / NICU III
• Setting: Level III NICU
• Location: North Philadelphia, PA
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Float Requirements: May float to the Well Baby Nursery
• Weekend Requirements: Preferred but not required
• Holiday Requirements: Not required
• Call Requirements: None
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:2 or 1:1; may be tripled in low-acuity cases

Job Requirements

• Active RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience
• NRP certification required
• BLS certification required
• Experience caring for sick neonates
• Comfort working in a Level III NICU environment
• Previous travel nursing experience not required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill and high-risk newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit
• Monitor and support infants requiring conventional ventilators, high-frequency jet ventilators, high-frequency oscillators, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and nitric oxide therapy
• Assess patient condition and respond to changes in clinical status with urgency and professionalism
• Collaborate with the care team to deliver safe, high-quality neonatal nursing care
• Support daily NICU workflows in a 41-bed unit with single, double, and triple rooms
• Provide care for all aspects of NICU nursing except surgical and cardiac cases
• Float to the Well Baby Nursery when needed

Apply now to explore this travel NICU RN job in North Philadelphia and join a dedicated neonatal healthcare team today.

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 #508853. 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

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