Planet Healthcare is hiring: NICU | RN in Augusta

Overview

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Augusta, Georgia. Location: Augusta, GA 30901. Unit: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

NICU RN Job Details

• Location: Augusta, Georgia 30901
• Healthcare Setting: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Assignment Type: Locum tenens (Travel Nursing Contract)
• Start Date: October 13, 2025
• End Date: February 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36
• Nursing Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (7:00pm - 7:00am)
• Weekend Requirement: 4 shifts per 4 weeks
• On-Call Requirement: 2-3 on-call shifts every 6 weeks
• Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Unit Size: 40 beds, average daily census of 18
• Charting System: Epic (required)
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1660 - $1700 per week

NICU RN Qualifications

• Active Georgia or Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU RN experience (Level III NICU preferred)
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Proficiency with Epic charting system
• Clinical skills in arterial line management, central/implanted line care, bottle/breast/gavage feedings, isolation precautions, IV vasopressors, ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), and care for neonates 29-34 weeks
• Ability to work holidays as scheduled during assignment
• Two supervisory references (Manager or above) highly preferred

NICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to premature and term infants with complications such as respiratory distress and hypoglycemia
• Manage a patient ratio of 1:3 in a busy Level III NICU
• Document patient care using Epic and manage medications with Pyxis
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapists, radiology, pharmacy, and social services
• Participate in self-scheduling and group rotation for shift selection
• Float to other units as needed (rare)
• Participate in on-call rotation and required weekend shifts
• Maintain compliance with all hospital policies and procedures

Discover Augusta, Georgia, while making a difference in neonatal healthcare. Apply now to join our dedicated NICU nursing team and advance your career in travel nursing!

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.

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