Travel NICU RN

Overview

Position: NICU RN – Travel assignment

Employer: Fusion Medical Staffing

Location: Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Contract: 13 weeks

Summary: The NICU Registered Nurse provides specialized care to critically ill and premature newborns in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This role includes advanced neonatal assessments, operation of life-support equipment, and family-centered education and support. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and ensures adherence to hospital and regulatory standards while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Assess and monitor critically ill and premature newborns, identify changes, and document conditions and responses
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved neonatal nursing techniques
• Perform neonatal assessments, including vital signs, weight checks, and specialized neonatal screenings
• Operate and manage advanced NICU equipment (e.g., ventilators, CPAP, infusion pumps), ensuring proper function
• Assist with life-saving and diagnostic neonatal procedures (e.g., umbilical line placement, intubation)
• Educate and support parents on neonatal care (feeding techniques and developmental care)
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during examinations and procedures
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Adhere to infection control measures, PPE use, and sterilization protocols
• Collaborate with neonatologists, therapists, and other professionals to optimize outcomes
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

• One year of recent experience as a neonatal intensive care RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

• Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification (RNC-NIC)
• PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC
• Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and strong interpersonal communication
• English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions; PC skills
• Physical ability to remain stationary, move equipment (50–100 lbs), push, pull, and bend
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of personnel and maintain a professional demeanor
• Technical/motor skills to assist with procedures and use department equipment
• Mental ability to handle frequent public contact, work under pressure, and adapt to irregular schedules
• Sensory: visual acuity and effective communication

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first-day coverage
• PTO after 1560 hours
• Life and short-term disability offered
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive refer-a-friend bonus program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch. We offer day-one insurance, mental health support, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey.

Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Start your rewarding career as a Travel NICU RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!