NICU RN in Freehold, New Jersey
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Freehold, NJ
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,479/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $68.86
- Weekly
- $2,479
- Yearly (full-time)
- $128,908
This job pays about $68.86/hour — 34% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey ($51.20/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey right now
- 388 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey from 5 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $16.88 – $96.37/hour, median $63.46/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Jersey: $51.20/hour ($106,496/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($69.56/hour across 92 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a NICU Registered Nurse supporting premature and medically fragile newborns in a Level II special care nursery. You will provide close observation and treatment for infants requiring respiratory support, phototherapy, thermoregulation, developmental care, and other specialized interventions. Responsibilities include assisting with deliveries alongside a neonatologist, completing newborn assessments, and caring for patients requiring bubble CPAP, umbilical venous lines, and chest tubes. This night-shift role offers the opportunity to care for stable premature infants while working every other weekend, with no on-call requirement. EPIC charting experience is used, and first-time travelers are welcome.
Weather:
Expect crisp, comfortable days, cool evenings, and a colorful seasonal landscape around Freehold. The weather is well suited for exploring local parks, enjoying outdoor dining, and taking scenic trips throughout the region.
Fun Things To Do:
• Downtown Freehold: Explore local shops, restaurants, cafés, and historic streets.
• Monmouth County Parks: Walk, hike, or relax among wooded trails and open green spaces.
• Jersey Shore Day Trip: Visit Asbury Park or Long Branch for beaches, boardwalks, and waterfront dining.
• Princeton Day Trip: Tour the university area, browse independent shops, and enjoy the town’s cultural attractions.
• New York City Day Trip: Experience museums, restaurants, parks, and iconic neighborhoods.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Freehold, New Jersey
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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