Location: Denville, NJ

Start Date: 01-02-2026

End Date: 02-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts (NOC). Exact start/end times and scheduled days to be confirmed by the facility; nights only.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert, family-centered nursing care to neonates in the NICU during night shifts
• Perform neonatal assessments, monitor critically ill infants, and respond to changes in condition
• Lead neonatal resuscitation (NRP) efforts when required and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team
• Administer medications and titrate therapies safely, following unit protocols and pharmacology best practices
• Accurately document care, communicate clearly with families, and support discharge planning
• Maintain readiness for emergency procedures and participate in unit competency validations and skills checks
• Mentor and support colleagues, contributing to a positive, learning-focused night team culture

Qualifications

• Active RN license with Nursys verification (state licensure required)
• NICU/Neonatal ICU experience required; ICU RN background strongly preferred
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• DCI/BVP certification listed as required in credentialing
• Recent acute, in-hospital experience preferred
• Ability to pass facility-required health screenings and a minimum 10-panel drug screen

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN preferred)
• Active RN license required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong neonatal critical care skills and familiarity with NICU equipment and monitoring
• Proficiency in neonatal resuscitation (NRP) and basic rhythm interpretation
• Solid working knowledge of neonatal pharmacology and safe medication administration
• Excellent clinical assessment, triage, and critical thinking abilities during high-acuity events
• Clear, compassionate communication with families and multidisciplinary team members
• Comfort with required competency testing and skills checklists

Benefits

• Comfortable long-term travel assignment with support to help you settle in quickly
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Comprehensive onboarding and clinical support from an experienced team
• Paid time to recharge between assignments and predictable 12-hour blocks
• Travel reimbursement and help finding local housing options
• A collaborative, family-centered NICU culture that values your expertise
• Opportunities for professional growth, skill refreshers, and specialty training
• Referral bonus program and recognition for excellent patient care

Travel Perks: Explore Denville, NJ

Explore nearby Morris County gems during time off: stroll charming downtown Denville for local dining and cafes, hike scenic trails and parks in the area, enjoy boating and summer fun at nearby Lake Hopatcong, take a short drive to historic Morristown for museums and restaurants, or head north for outdoor adventures in the Pocono Mountains. Plenty of local breweries, farm markets, and weekend day-trip options keep days off interesting and restorative.

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