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NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse – Level II Nursery Contract in Hagerstown, Maryland

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Hagerstown, Maryland for an experienced neonatal nurse ready to join a collaborative Level II Nursery team. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for premature and medically complex neonates in a 22-bed unit with strong interdisciplinary support. Hagerstown combines small-city charm, historic character, and convenient access to the scenic Appalachian region, making it an inviting destination for healthcare professionals who enjoy both community and outdoor recreation.

NICU RN Travel Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840–$1,940
• Location: Hagerstown, Maryland
• Healthcare Setting: Level II Nursery / NICU
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment End Date: January 18, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, with some holiday coverage expected
• Patient Population: Neonates, including premature infants approximately 29–34 weeks gestation
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Call: Not required
• Floating: To the well-baby nursery within scope of practice

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure eligible for practice in Maryland
• At least 1 year of recent NICU or Level II Nursery nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Experience caring for neonates, including premature infants and feeder-growers
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Epic electronic health record charting experience required
• Competency with neonatal assessments, feedings, breast milk handling, and isolation precautions
• Experience with central and implanted line care, UAC/UVC management, IV vasopressors, surfactants, steroids, and bubble CPAP
• Ability to float to the well-baby nursery and work effectively within a multidisciplinary neonatal care team
• Required COVID-19 and influenza vaccination with no exemptions

Neonatal Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to neonates in a Level II Nursery
• Monitor and manage premature infants, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and other neonatal conditions
• Support stabilization and preparation of infants requiring transport to a tertiary care center
• Administer medications, antibiotics, enteral feedings, phototherapy, and respiratory support according to established protocols
• Perform and document neonatal assessments, interventions, and responses in Epic
• Provide UAC, UVC, central line, and implanted line care while maintaining strict infection-prevention standards
• Assist with bottle, breast, and gavage feedings, including the safe handling of breast milk and pasteurized donor milk
• Collaborate with respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, interpretation services, and other members of the healthcare team
• Educate and support families while promoting safe newborn care and positive clinical outcomes

Apply now for this NICU RN travel nursing opportunity in Hagerstown, Maryland, and join a dedicated neonatal care team!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.