Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - in Olive Branch, MS

Position: Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,000 to $2,100 per week in Olive Branch, MS
Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Location:

Olive Branch, MS

Agency:
LLC

Pay:  $2,000 to $2,100 per week

Shift Information:  Days - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration:  13 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position

Job Title:

Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Job Type:
Contract | Full-Time

Status:
Open

Start Date:

December 1, 2025

Assignment Duration:
13 Weeks

Schedule:

Day Shift | 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 AM – 07:00 PM)
Weekend coverage as needed | No block scheduling (weekend block may be considered)

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate  Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse  to provide high-quality, specialized care to critically ill and premature newborns. The ideal candidate will have  Level IV NICU experience  and be skilled in handling complex neonatal cases while supporting both infants and their families in a technologically advanced care environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary neonatal care team in a patient-centered, fast-paced hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert nursing care to premature and critically ill newborns requiring intensive monitoring and treatment.

Perform comprehensive assessments and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with neonatologists and interdisciplinary staff.

Manage ventilators, incubators, IV lines, and other specialized neonatal equipment.

Administer prescribed medications and monitor for response or adverse effects.

Maintain accurate documentation of patient status, interventions, and outcomes.

Support and educate families on infant care, treatment plans, and post-discharge needs.

Adhere to all infection control, safety, and NICU best-practice protocols.

Collaborate with respiratory therapists, dietitians, and social workers to ensure coordinated, holistic care.

Participate in neonatal resuscitations and emergency response situations.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

Active RN license  (in good standing and compliant with NLC requirements).

Minimum of 2 years of recent NICU nursing experience  required.

Experience in a Level IV NICU  (REQUIRED).

Well Baby/Nursery care experience  required.

Certifications

Required:

BLS (Basic Life Support)

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Education:

BSN preferred

Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to manage critical neonatal conditions.

Excellent communication, teamwork, and family-centered care approach.