Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,000 to $2,100 per week in Olive Branch, MS

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.