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Clinic | Registered Nurse - NJ

GHR HealthcarePennington, NJTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Pennington, NJ
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 15, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$57.64
Weekly
$2,075
Yearly (full-time)
$107,900
Start date
9/29/2026

This job pays about $57.64/hour — 13% 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.

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Job description

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Level III NICU Contract in Pennington, NJ

Experienced NICU Registered Nurse wanted for an 8-week travel nursing contract in Pennington, New Jersey (08534). Join a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provide high-quality care for newborns and families in a fast-paced, patient-focused clinical setting. Pennington offers a welcoming community atmosphere with convenient access to the surrounding New Jersey and greater regional area, making it an appealing destination for your next travel assignment.

Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2020-$2130
  • Location: Pennington, New Jersey
  • Healthcare Setting: Level III NICU with 12 intensive care bassinets and 15 Level II bassinets
  • Start Date: 9/29/2026
  • Contract Length: 8-week travel contract
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Shifts Per Week: 3
  • Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday
  • EMR: Cerner

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience required
  • Prior travel nurse experience strongly preferred
  • Active New Jersey RN license or compact nursing license required at time of submission
  • BLS certification required
  • NRP certification required
  • Ability to work night shifts in a neonatal critical care environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled nursing care to neonatal patients in a Level III NICU
  • Monitor, assess, and document patient status and response to treatment
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support individualized care plans
  • Administer medications, treatments, and clinical interventions in accordance with nursing standards
  • Support families through education, communication, and compassionate bedside care
  • Maintain accurate documentation in the Cerner EMR system
  • Follow unit protocols, patient safety standards, and infection prevention practices

If you are an experienced NICU RN looking for your next New Jersey travel nursing opportunity, apply now and join a supportive healthcare team in Pennington today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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