Travel Level III NICU RN - $1,866 per week

About the role

Junxion Med Staffing is seeking a Travel Nurse RN for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Nashville, Tennessee. The assignment is 13 weeks, starting on October 5 2026, with a 12‑hour night shift schedule totaling 36 hours per week.

Schedule

• Shift: 12‑hour nights
• Total weekly hours: 36
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Employment type: Travel

Experience Requirements

• Strong experience caring for high‑acuity and critically ill neonates
• Therapeutic cooling experience required
• Comfortable independently managing complex NICU patients
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates
• Care for infants requiring therapeutic hypothermia/cooling
• Manage high‑acuity patients requiring advanced respiratory and hemodynamic support
• Operate ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, and high‑flow oxygen
• Monitor and manage central lines, PICC lines, umbilical lines (UAC/UVC), and other invasive devices
• Administer and titrate IV medications, continuous infusions, TPN, and blood products as ordered
• Recognize and respond quickly to neonatal deterioration and emergency situations
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
• Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments and closely monitor changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and the multidisciplinary NICU team
• Provide education and emotional support to parents and families throughout the infant's hospitalization
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active RN license (Nursys verification)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Additional certifications may be required based on facility policy

Ideal Candidate

• 3–4+ years of Level III NICU experience
• Hands‑on therapeutic cooling experience
• Ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced NICU environment with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Insurance plans starting under $175/month for employees
• Referral bonus
• Additional contract bonus opportunities
• Vacation incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with access to financial advisors
• Weekly pay (estimated) includes projected hourly wages and meal/lodging per diems based on GSA rates
• Mileage reimbursement

About Junxion Med Staffing

Junxion Med Staffing partners with hospitals nationwide to connect experienced clinicians with travel nursing opportunities, offering dedicated U.S.-based recruiter support, transparent communication, and assistance with credentialing, submission, and onboarding.