Job Description

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Night Shift Travel Nursing Assignment in Worcester, Massachusetts

Advance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Worcester, MA 01605! This travel nursing job offers the chance to provide specialized neonatal care in a state-of-the-art Level III/IV NICU. Join our healthcare team and make a difference for critically ill neonates and infants in one of Massachusetts' leading medical centers. Worcester is a vibrant city in central Massachusetts, perfect for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding nursing jobs and a lively community.

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2,360 - $2,420 per week

NICU RN Job Details

• Location: Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
• Healthcare Setting: Level III/IV NICU
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing job
• Start Date: December 30, 2025
• End Date: March 31, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Neonates and infants (daily census ~40, 49 beds)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license (conditional license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a Level III or IV NICU
• NRP certification (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• BLS certification
• EPIC charting experience required
• Infant Driven Feeding Training preferred
• Ability to pass Tele exam during orientation (minimum score 80%)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)

NICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill neonates and infants
• Monitor and manage patients with complications of prematurity, including respiratory distress syndrome, therapeutic hypothermia, and surgical interventions
• Administer medications, blood products, and perform advanced procedures such as arterial line management, central line care, and ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Support feeding (bottle, breast, gavage) and provide breastfeeding support
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, radiology, and social services
• Educate and support families throughout the NICU stay
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC electronic health records
• Participate in orientation, ongoing training, and required compliance modules

Apply now to join our Worcester healthcare team and take the next step in your NICU nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

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. 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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #439110. 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

About GHR Healthcare - PH Division

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Locum, Shift work, Night shift,

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