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NICU Travel Nursing Jobs

NICU Travel Nursing Jobs

 

 

What Is a NICU Nurse?

 

A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse provides specialized care for newborns who need close monitoring, advanced treatment, or intensive support after birth. NICU nurses care for premature and critically ill infants while working closely with neonatal providers and families throughout a baby’s stay.

 

Care can include monitoring vital signs, managing feeding and medications, supporting respiratory needs, and watching closely for subtle changes in condition. It’s highly focused work where precision, clinical judgment, patience, and family-centered communication all matter.

Find the NICU Role That Fits What You’ve Built.

 

Explore travel NICU nurse jobs with competitive pay and opportunities nationwide.

Certification & Licensure for NICU Nurses

 

NICU nurses need an active registered nurse license in the state where they practice. Travel NICU nurse positions may also require Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider status, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and recent neonatal intensive care experience, depending on the facility. Specialty credentials such as RNC-NIC may be preferred for some roles. Eligible NICU travel nurses with a multistate license can practice in participating Nurse Licensure Compact states, while other states require separate licensure.

 

Why Work with Us

 

Your specialty calls for focus and expertise. Your job search should make it easier to put both to work in a way that moves your career forward.

 

Specialized Roles to Explore

Access travel, local, prn, and permanent NICU RN jobs at healthcare facilities nationwide.

 

See the Pay Picture Clearly

Know what an opportunity offers and count on reliable weekly pay while you’re on assignment.

 

Decide What Comes Next

Search based on the location, schedule, assignment type, and timing that matter to you.

 

A Recruiter Who Learns Your Priorities

Work with someone who understands what you want from your next NICU opportunity before matching you with roles.

 

Help Beyond the Placement

Get support with credentialing, onboarding, payroll, and the questions that come up during an assignment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your questions about NICU travel nursing jobs with Medical Solutions and travel nursing in general.

Simply apply here. You can also call us at 1.866.633.3548 and speak with a recruiter, who can answer your questions and send you an information packet. All we need to begin is your application and resume. Once we receive your information, we can begin discussing potential assignments that fit your profile. When you find a job you want, your recruiter will submit you for the job and walk you through the process from there.
Most assignments are 13 weeks in length, but we’ve seen them as short as four weeks and as long as 24. You are obligated to finish your assignment as contracted, but there is no contract binding you to work more assignments afterward. You can take a new assignment right after your last or take a break. It’s all up to you!
Your total compensation package — including your hourly pay, benefits, bonuses, reimbursements, etc. — is completely customized to fit your needs. Pay rates vary from assignment to assignment depending on location, the hospital, your specialty, and other factors.