Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,812 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 15 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Augusta, Georgia

Advance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) with this travel assignment in Augusta, GA (30901). Work in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing specialized care for premature and term infants with complex medical needs. Augusta is a top destination for Georgia healthcare jobs, offering a vibrant downtown, scenic riverfront, and Southern hospitality—making it an ideal location for travel nurses.

Registered Nurse Job Details

Location : Augusta, GA 30901 (Georgia nursing jobs)

Healthcare Setting : Level III NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

Assignment Duration : 8 weeks (Start : 12 / 1 / 2025 – End : 1 / 26 / 2026)

Shift : 12-hour night shifts (19 : 00 – 07 : 00), 3 shifts per week

Hours per Week : 36

Estimated Weekly Salary : $1660 - $1700

Patient Ratio : 1 : 3

Unit Size : 40 beds, average daily census of 18

Self-Scheduling : Yes, with group rotation

Weekend Requirement : 4 shifts per 4 weeks

Call Requirement : 2-3 on-call shifts every 6 weeks

Scrub Color : Navy Blue

NICU RN Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent NICU Registered Nurse experience (Level III NICU preferred)

Travel nursing experience required

Active RN license in Georgia or Compact State (Georgia nursing license)

BLS and NRP certifications required

Proficiency with Epic charting system

Clinical skills : arterial line management, central / implanted line care, neonatal feeding (bottle, breast, gavage), isolation precautions, IV vasopressors, neonatal abstinence syndrome, ventilator management (AC / PC / SIMV / CPAP / BIPAP / PEEP), care for neonates 29-34 weeks

Ability to work major holidays as scheduled during assignment

Compliance with facility onboarding and orientation requirements

NICU Nurse Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, compassionate care to neonates with diverse medical needs

Monitor and manage premature and term infants with complications such as respiratory distress and hypoglycemia

Operate advanced NICU equipment (Giraffe Isolettes, Spacelabs monitors, HFOV, NINV, HHF)

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and social services

Maintain accurate documentation using Epic and follow SBAR communication protocols

Participate in self-scheduling and group rotation for shift selection

Float to other units as needed (rare)

Participate in on-call rotation and weekend coverage

Adhere to all infection control and isolation precautions

Discover rewarding travel nursing jobs in Augusta, Georgia, and make a lasting impact in neonatal care. Apply now to join our supportive NICU healthcare team and experience the best of Georgia nursing opportunities!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #436672. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : NICU

About Planet Healthcare

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Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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