Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,013 per week

About the role

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a NICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.

Responsibilities

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.

• Assesses and monitors critically ill and premature newborns, identifying changes and documenting conditions and responses
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved neonatal nursing techniques
• Performs neonatal assessments, including vital signs, weight checks, and specialized neonatal screenings
• Operates and manages advanced NICU equipment, such as ventilators, CPAP machines, and infusion pumps, ensuring proper functionality
• Assists with life-saving and diagnostic neonatal procedures, including umbilical line placement and intubation
• Develops and implements individualized care plans for neonates in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Adheres to infection control measures, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and sterilization protocols, to protect vulnerable neonates

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications: Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification (RNC-NIC), PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC

Qualifications

Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills are required. The ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language is necessary. Physical abilities include remaining in a stationary position, moving about, moving equipment (50-100lbs), pushing, pulling, and bending.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
• Paid Time Off (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

Pay

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Start Date: 08/24/2026, Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, Shift: 12 hours, nights