NICU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Clinton, MD

NICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Level II Special Care Nursery | Clinton, Maryland

Explore a 13-week NICU travel nurse assignment in Clinton, Maryland, caring for newborns in an 8-bed Level II Special Care Nursery. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced neonatal RN who is confident supporting respiratory needs, managing complex neonatal care, and collaborating with families and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Clinton offers a welcoming suburban setting with convenient access to Washington, D.C., National Harbor, regional parks, and the wider DMV area.

Travel NICU RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790–$1,890
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: Level II NICU / Special Care Nursery
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Float Requirement: Provide neonatal care support in Postpartum and Labor and Delivery
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner

NICU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Maryland or a compact state
• At least 2 years of recent NICU or Level II Special Care Nursery experience, including experience within the last 7 years
• At least one completed travel nursing assignment required; a consistent history of successfully completed assignments is preferred
• Current BLS, NRP, and S.T.A.B.L.E. certifications
• NICU II and CPAP experience required
• Proficiency with high-flow oxygen, CPAP, Bubble CPAP, mechanical ventilation, and neonatal respiratory support
• Experience with central line care, peripheral IV insertion, lab draws, IV antibiotic administration, blood glucose monitoring, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Knowledge of apnea and bradycardia in premature infants, thermoregulation, respiratory distress syndrome, and therapeutic cooling
• Ability to stabilize newborns less than 32 weeks gestation and prepare them for transport to a Level III facility
• Comfort with neonatal resuscitation and ventilator management
• Successful completion of the required EKG rhythm interpretation assessment with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms
• Two supervisory references, including one from the most recent assignment
• Annual influenza vaccination is required

Neonatal Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates in a Level II Special Care Nursery.
• Continuously monitor and support cardiopulmonary, neurologic, metabolic, and thermal stability.
• Administer and adjust care according to established protocols and provider orders.
• Provide respiratory support using high-flow oxygen, CPAP, Bubble CPAP, and mechanical ventilation.
• Recognize and manage apnea, bradycardia, respiratory distress, and other complications associated with premature infants.
• Assist with specialized neonatal procedures, including lumbar puncture and endotracheal resuscitation for newborns 32 weeks gestation or greater.
• Perform central line care, peripheral IV insertions, phlebotomy, laboratory collection, IV antibiotic administration, and point-of-care blood glucose testing.
• Support neonatal resuscitation, thermoregulation, passive cooling, and stabilization for transport when indicated.
• Float to Postpartum and Labor and Delivery to provide neonatal care as needed.
• Educate and support patients' families while collaborating with respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Accurately document patient care and clinical assessments in Cerner.

Apply now for this NICU travel nursing opportunity in Clinton, Maryland, and join a dedicated neonatal healthcare team serving families in the greater Washington, D.C., and DMV area.

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.