Location: Denville, NJ

Start Date: 01-02-2026

End Date: 02-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts, typically 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, rotating schedule including weekends (nights)

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 high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to neonates in the NICU — every intervention matters
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and emergency interventions in line with NRP guidelines
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and vital signs, acting quickly on changes
• Administer medications and manage neonatal pharmacology safely and accurately
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists and multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans
• Document patient status, interventions and progress thoroughly in the medical record
• Educate and support families through the NICU journey with compassion and clarity
• Participate in unit quality improvement initiatives and competency assessments

Qualifications

• Current RN license appropriate for practice (must be verifiable via Nursys or equivalent)
• Recent Neonatal ICU (NICU) experience required; acute, in-hospital experience preferred
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• DCI/BVP certification listed as required in credentialing
• Willingness to complete required screenings and compliance items (drug screen, TB test, immunizations, fit test)
• Comfort with night shift practice and the ability to function effectively in high-acuity settings

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of neonatal physiology and NICU best practices
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Neonatal pharmacology and safe medication administration
• Familiarity with ventilator support and common neonatal respiratory modalities
• Skilled in bedside assessment, IV/line management and neonatal monitoring equipment
• Excellent communication and family-centered care skills
• Ability to pass Prime competency exams and specialty skills checklists

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can stay healthy while caring for others
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current without the headache
• Paid time off to recharge between travel assignments
• Travel reimbursement for assignment-related expenses
• A supportive team environment where your expertise is valued
• Access to ongoing education and specialty training (NRP, neonatal skills refreshers)
• Simple onboarding with centralized license verification (Nursys) and streamlined compliance checks

Travel Perks: Explore Denville, NJ

Denville sits in beautiful Morris County — think charming downtown shops and local eateries to explore after a night shift. Enjoy nearby outdoor options like hiking and nature trails at Pyramid Mountain and Lewis Morris Park, or take a quick drive to Lake Hopatcong for water views and weekend relaxation. If you crave city energy, New York City is an easy day-trip for theater, museums and dining. For mountain escapes, the Pocono Mountains are close enough for a scenic weekend recharge.

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