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 weekly schedule not specified in the posting.

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 specialized neonatal critical care for infants in the NICU with skill and compassion
• Assess, monitor, and document physiologic status and care plans for critically ill newborns
• Administer and manage medications and advanced therapies per unit protocols
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes
• Educate and support families during stressful moments, delivering clear communication and empathy
• Perform and maintain competency through required Prime exams and skills checklists
• Participate in unit quality improvement and safety initiatives to improve patient care

Qualifications

• Active RN license (must be verifiable via Nursys or appropriate board)
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• NRP certification required
• DCI/BVP certification listed as required
• Recent acute, in-hospital NICU experience preferred and required for traveler role
• Comfort and experience working 12-hour night shifts in an ICU/NICU environment
• Ability to complete Prime Basic Pharmacology, Rhythm Interpretation, Core Competencies, Specialty exams, and Skills Checklist
• Meet required health and screening items (immunizations, TB testing, drug screen, fit test, etc.)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong neonatal critical care knowledge and NICU clinical skills
• Proficiency with neonatal monitoring and emergency response protocols
• Experience with ICU-level documentation and electronic medical records
• Ability to perform under pressure with excellent clinical judgment
• Effective teamwork, communication, and family-centered care skills
• Familiarity with Prime exam processes and competency validation

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you focus on care, not logistics
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make paperwork painless
• Supportive team environment where your expertise is valued
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Help with onboarding and required testing so you hit the floor ready
• Referral bonus program for bringing great people onto the team
• Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Denville, NJ

Denville sits in scenic Morris County with plenty to explore on your days off. Enjoy hikes and nature at nearby preserves and county parks, relax by Lake Hopatcong with boating and lakeside dining, browse local shops and restaurants in downtown Denville, and take easy weekend trips into New York City via regional transit for museums, theater, and dining adventures.

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