Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,714 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse Jobs – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Opportunity in Tyler, Texas

Advance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse in Tyler, TX! This locum tenens travel nursing job offers you the chance to provide specialized neonatal care in a Level III NICU within a supportive, community-focused hospital. Join our healthcare team and make a real difference for newborns and their families in East Texas. Tyler is renowned for its beautiful rose gardens, vibrant arts scene, and welcoming community—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding Texas nursing jobs.

Estimated Weekly Salary

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1570 - $1610 per week

NICU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Tyler, TX 75701 (East Texas healthcare jobs)
• Setting: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) – 9 beds, expanding to 16
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens / Travel Nurse Contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/6/2025 – End: 1/5/2026)
• Shifts: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (18:00 – 06:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Charting System: Epic EMR
• Orientation: 36 hours onsite

NICU RN Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Texas or compact state
• Minimum 2 years of recent Level III NICU RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications required; STABLE certification preferred
• Proficiency with Epic charting system
• Community hospital nursing experience required
• Ability to manage a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Must not reside in the following Texas counties: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris

NICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality neonatal nursing care to infants in a Level III NICU
• Manage arterial and central lines, IV vasopressors, and advanced ventilator support (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Perform feedings (bottle, breast, gavage) and support lactation in collaboration with IBCLCs and peer counselors
• Implement isolation precautions and care for neonates with conditions such as neonatal abstinence syndrome, respiratory distress/failure, sepsis, hypoglycemia, and hyperbilirubinemia
• Start and maintain IVs, manage UAC/UVC catheters, and utilize specialized NICU equipment
• Float to Well Baby unit as needed to provide additional clinical support
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Accurately document patient care using Epic EMR

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a NICU Registered Nurse in Tyler, Texas, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #409371. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus