NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse Job – Level III NICU in Richmond, Virginia

Apply now for a 13-week NICU travel nursing contract in Richmond, Virginia, caring for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced NICU RN who is confident caring for infants requiring therapeutic cooling, advanced ventilator support, JET ventilation, and oscillator therapy. Bring your specialized neonatal nursing expertise to a 21-bed neonatal intensive care unit and join a collaborative healthcare team. Richmond is a welcoming and vibrant city known for its historic neighborhoods, James River recreation, arts and culture, and diverse dining scene.

NICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Location: Richmond, Virginia
• Healthcare Setting: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• End Date: January 11, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and major holidays
• Unit Overview: 21-bed Level III NICU caring for neonates as young as 23 weeks
• Typical Assignment Ratio: 1:2-3, based on unit and patient-care needs
• Openings: 1

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2.5-3 years of recent NICU nursing experience required
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the working state or an eligible compact-state license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• Recent experience with neonatal cooling, ventilators, JET ventilation, and oscillators required
• Copy of nursing diploma or official transcript required
• Strong knowledge of neonatal assessment, stabilization, resuscitation, and developmental care
• Ability to work nights, every other weekend, and major holidays
• Experience with PICC lines, umbilical lines, Medfusion pumps, and advanced neonatal equipment preferred
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate neonatal patient care while collaborating effectively with families and the interdisciplinary team

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU
• Perform ongoing neonatal assessments, identify changes in patient condition, and promptly escalate concerns
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized neonatal plans of care
• Care for neonates receiving conventional ventilation, JET ventilation, oscillator support, and therapeutic cooling
• Support neonatal resuscitation, stabilization, and emergency interventions according to current standards and unit protocols
• Administer medications and therapies safely while monitoring effectiveness and potential complications
• Manage equipment and therapies including Medfusion pumps, PICC lines, umbilical lines, incubators, and transport-related warming systems
• Educate and support parents and families regarding infant care, treatment plans, discharge preparation, and follow-up needs
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, providers, and other members of the neonatal care team
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, privacy, and evidence-based neonatal nursing practice
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care coordination accurately in the electronic health record
• Float within appropriate neonatal care areas or nearby NICU settings when operationally needed

Apply now for this NICU travel nursing opportunity in Richmond, Virginia, and bring your neonatal critical care experience to a leading Level III healthcare setting.

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.