
RN - NICU
Hiring bonus: up to $250 — Health Advocates Network pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Health Advocates Network
- Location
- Pennington, NJ
- Job type
- Contract
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $63.56
- Weekly
- $2,542
- Yearly (full-time)
- $132,205
- Meals & incidentals
- $602/week
This job pays about $63.56/hour — 24% 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 hourly rate in the listing, 40 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
- 337 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey from 5 agencies, 13 of them in Pennington.
- Pay in these listings: $16.88 – $96.37/hour, median $63.54/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Jersey: $51.20/hour ($106,496/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($69.05/hour across 79 jobs).
Job description
Registered Nurse (RN) –Pennington,NJ
Local Pay : $63.56
Travel Package:
Travel Rate (based on 36 hours): Hrly $26.20 Stipend (Lodging $1,057.00 + M&I $602.00 = $1,659.00
Total Comp : $2,602.20
Travel Eligibility: Candidates must live at least 50+ miles from the facility to qualify for Travel Pay.
Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
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Quick & Easy Application - Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app.
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Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible candidates you refer - payable after 200 hours of work)
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Personalized Support - Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success.
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Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Shift Details:
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36hr Nights (7p-730a)
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Every other Weekend every other holiday required
Nursing Specialty: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN
RN - NICU Duties & Responsibilities:
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Provide specialized nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically fragile newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
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Monitor vital signs, oxygen levels, cardiac rhythms, and overall patient condition, responding promptly to changes or emergencies.
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Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments as ordered, and safely operate and monitor neonatal equipment such as ventilators, incubators, and cardiac monitors.
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Collaborate with neonatologists, physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide individualized, high-quality patient care.
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Assist with feeding, nutrition, hygiene, and developmental care while maintaining a safe and infection-controlled environment.
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Provide education, communication, and emotional support to parents and families regarding the newborn’s condition and plan of care.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
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NJ RN or compact license active and on file
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Minimum 2 years recent NICU experience.
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Prior travel expeirnce is strongly preferred.
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Active BLS and NRP certifications required.
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Additional certifications may be required
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Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.
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Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents (e.g., .BLS, N95 fit test, immunization records, TB test, or other client-specific requirements).
Benefits:
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Competitive Pay
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Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance (eligibility begins after 60 days)
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401(k) Retirement Plan
Ready to Get Started?
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