Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,327 per week

About the role

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a 13-week travel assignment in Madison, Wisconsin. The position starts 11/09/2026, requires 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts. As a NICU RN you will provide specialized care to critically ill and premature newborns, operate advanced life‑support equipment, educate families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Educates and supports parents on neonatal care, including feeding techniques and developmental care
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians during examinations and procedures
• 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
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including neonatologists and therapists, to optimize neonatal outcomes
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
• Adheres to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

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