Travel Registered Nurse Newborn Nursery Job

Overview

Registered Nurse - Newborn Nursery in Burlington, Vermont. This travel assignment begins 09/07/2026 and runs for 16 weeks in a hospital setting. Earn between $2,137 and $2,309 per week on a 3x12-hour rotating schedule. Employment type is Travel - Temporary Assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC. The unit supports Mother/Baby Couplet Care, with travelers floating first as needed and requiring flexibility around weekend coverage and occasional day rotations. EPIC experience within the last two years is required.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,137–$2,309 per week
• Contract duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour rotating (3x12) shifts
• Start date: 09/07/2026
• Location: Burlington, Vermont (hospital-based newborn care)
• Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Bi-weekly orientation on Mondays; no block scheduling

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for newborns and support mothers in the newborn nursery and couplet care environment
• Perform newborn assessments, monitor vitals, and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, following hospital protocols
• Collaborate with the care team (physicians, lactation consultants, and ancillary staff) to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
• Document care in EPIC and ensure accurate handoffs during shift changes
• Maintain strict adherence to safety, infection control, and quality standards; participate in unit orientation and quality improvement activities as assigned

Requirements

• Active RN license in good standing (Vermont licensure or eligibility per state requirements)
• Certifications: BLS and NRP required; AHA ACLS preferred
• Experience: minimum 2 years in a newborn/mother-baby specialty; prior travel experience highly preferred
• Education: RN degree from an accredited program (exact degree level as required for licensure)
• Skills: EPIC (EMR) experience within the past 2 years; ability to work in a large teaching or high-acuity facility; comfortable with rotating day/night shifts
• Additional: Must have reliable transportation; ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment with occasional weekend coverage; willingness to rotate to days if needed and to float as required by unit needs

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated travel and recruitment support
• 24/7 Credentialing and onboarding assistance to expedite start
• Bi-weekly orientation process to ramp up on unit protocol
• Assignment support throughout the 16-week contract
• Potential for extension opportunities based on unit needs and performance