Local Contract Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $55-58 per hour

Local Contract Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $55-58 per hour at Nucleus Healthcare summary: The Local Contract Nurse RN specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides high-quality, compassionate care to newborn patients in a 13-week night shift contract in Hopewell, New Jersey. Responsibilities include patient assessment, pain management, family education, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal neonatal outcomes. The role requires at least 2 years of NICU experience, relevant certifications, and a current NJ or Compact nursing license. Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a local contract nursing job in Hopewell, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Local Contract Local Contract Only Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and experienced NICU Nurse for a 13-week full-time contract position at a health system in Hopewell, New Jersey . Position Title: NICU RN – 8-Week Contract Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) Schedule: Every Other Weekend & Holiday EMR: Cerner Contract Details: Duration: 8 Weeks Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience Certifications Required: BLS ACLS PALS TNCC NIHSS Position Summary: The NICU RN delivers high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to neonatal patients by utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role requires collaboration, critical thinking, and strong communication skills to support both patients and their families throughout the continuum of care. Key Responsibilities: Deliver patient care in accordance with clinical policies, procedures, and best practices. Manage pain effectively using both medication and non-pharmacological methods. Support families by providing clear, compassionate communication and education about the patient's condition and treatment. Develop and implement individualized discharge plans, including medication education and follow-up care. Anticipate and respond to patients’ age-specific needs and changing clinical conditions. Ensure smooth handoffs by communicating potential concerns or anticipated developments. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and resolve complex cases. Participate in unit-level performance improvement, readiness for accreditation, and patient satisfaction efforts. Engage in leadership development and attend relevant trainings as available. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Qualifications NJ/Compact License Required Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS required Nucleus Healthcare Job ID 3738. About Nucleus Healthcare Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier healthcare and life sciences facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations and hospitality, and life sciences. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare. Connect with a Nucleus recruiter who will partner with you to differentiate every step of your job search process today!  Benefits: Ask your Nucleus Healthcare recruiter about the benefits offered by the facility/organization you are interested in applying for. Nucleus Healthcare offers a generous $1,000 referral bonus. Benefits Referral bonus Keywords: NICU nurse, neonatal intensive care, registered nurse, local contract nursing, pediatric nursing, patient care, family education, night shift nursing, clinical assessment, critical care nursing

Location: Hopewell, New Jersey, US

Posted Date: 7/9/2025