Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview Registered Nurse, NICU — Dayton, Minnesota — start May 18, 2026 for a 12-week travel assignment in an NICU unit. Weekly pay ranges from $2,381 to $2,428, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM). Setting: inpatient NICU unit.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,381-$2,428 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 12 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• Start date: May 18, 2026
• Setting: NICU unit in a hospital-adjacent clinical environment in Dayton, MN
• Schedule note: Every 3rd weekend required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, holistic nursing care to neonates and NICU patients in line with the Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, establish nursing diagnoses, plan, implement, and evaluate care; revise plans as needed; coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor infant status, manage NICU-specific interventions (including ventilation support per Level III NICU protocols), and ensure patient safety and infection control.
• Communicate with families, educate caregivers, and participate in discharge planning; delegate tasks to appropriate team members as appropriate.
• Maintain documentation in Epic and participate in unit-based workflows; adapt to unit variations while upholding high standards of care.

Requirements

• Active Minnesota RN license
• BLS (AHA or ARC) and NRP certifications
• Level III NICU experience and newborn population experience
• 2+ years of RN experience and 1 year of travel nursing experience
• Epic experience
• Availability for 3x12-hour night shifts and every 3rd weekend

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
• 24/7 travel support and resource access
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Extension opportunities may be available with satisfactory performance

Find more opportunities If this assignment isn’t a match, explore additional travel nursing openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply and applying online.

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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