Posted 09/08/2026 · Job #472775
RN – NICU | 13–Week Local – ,
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU Night Shift | 13-Week Contract | Plainsboro, NJ (08536)
NICU Registered Nurse (Night Shift) in Plainsboro, NJ — 13-week contract. NJ RN license and 1+ year recent NICU experience required. Apply now to join our neonatal care team.
Join a dedicated neonatal intensive care team in Plainsboro, New Jersey (Central New Jersey, near Princeton and Philadelphia). This local on-site NICU nursing job offers hands-on neonatal care in a state-of-the-art unit and the chance to make a meaningful impact on fragile infants and their families.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250 (competitive weekly pay)
- Location: Plainsboro, NJ (Zip: 08536) — Central New Jersey / Princeton area
- Role: Registered Nurse (RN), NICU nurse, neonatal intensive care
- Setting: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: May 12, 2026
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Shifts per Week: 3 (36 hours/week)
- Employment Type: Local, On-site
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey (NJ RN license)
- At least 1 year of recent NICU nursing experience as a NICU nurse
- BLS certification (AHA)
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and provide consistent night-shift clinical coverage
- Strong neonatal clinical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced NICU
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based neonatal care to infants in the NICU
- Monitor and assess patient conditions, administer medications, and perform clinical interventions as needed
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and fellow NICU nurses
- Educate and support families with family-centered neonatal care throughout the NICU journey
- Maintain accurate documentation, uphold patient safety standards, and follow NICU protocols
Why Join Our Team
- Meaningful NICU nursing work in central New Jersey
- Supportive, multidisciplinary neonatal care environment
- Competitive weekly pay and local contract opportunity
Apply now to be considered for this Registered Nurse (RN) NICU night-shift contract in Plainsboro, NJ. Join our healthcare team today and continue your neonatal nursing career in a caring, professional environment.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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