Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Position: Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,644 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

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

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Ithaca, NY Travel Nursing Job

Advance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) on the night shift in Ithaca, NY (14850). Join a leading Maternal Child Health team in the heart of the Finger Lakes region—an area celebrated for its vibrant community, scenic beauty, and outstanding quality of life. This travel nursing job offers you the chance to make a real impact while enjoying all that New York healthcare has to offer.

Estimated

Weekly Pay

• Weekly Pay Range: $2,260 - $2,430 per week (estimated)

NICU RN Job Details

• Location: Ithaca, NY (14850) – New York healthcare jobs
• Unit: NICU – Maternal Child Health
• Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract
• Start Date: October 20, 2025
• End Date: January 19, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 3 shifts/week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

NICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum 1 year of recent NICU and post-partum nursing experience
• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS) or higher
• BLS certification required upon hire
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required within 6 months of hire
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Ability to meet physical demands: repetitive hand use, light lifting, extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking

NICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to NICU and post-partum patients in the Maternal Child Health department
• Collaborate with unit leadership and adhere to nursing standards (AWONN, ACOG, NNA, AORN)
• Conduct patient observation, data collection, care planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Support the physical, psychological, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of patients and families
• Operate and maintain clinical equipment and healthcare technology

Discover the rewarding experience of working as a NICU Registered Nurse in Ithaca, NY. Join our supportive healthcare team and help make a difference in the lives of newborns and their families. Apply now to start your next travel nursing job in New York!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit.

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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.

Planet Healthcare Job  # . 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 - PH Division

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