Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Travel Nurse Jobs

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurses care for infants who are acutely ill with conditions such as congenital abnormalities and respiratory distress syndrome. Patients may have been born prematurely and have extremely low birth weights. Job responsibilities for NICU RNs include assessing, delivering care to manage complex needs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and providing education and emotional support to families. NICU nurses must be prepared for the emotional challenge of caring for their very vulnerable patients. The average salary for NICU nurses in the United States is more than $82,000.