Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/27/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse Jobs – Locum Tenens Travel RN Opportunity in Danville, Pennsylvania

Advance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a rewarding locum tenens travel contract in Danville, PA. Join a leading healthcare team in Central Pennsylvania's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and make a meaningful impact on neonatal patient care. Apply now to experience a supportive clinical environment, scenic surroundings, and excellent opportunities for professional growth in Pennsylvania nursing jobs.

NICU RN Job Details

• Location: Danville, PA 17822 – Central Pennsylvania healthcare community with small-town charm, beautiful parks, and access to outdoor recreation.
  
• Setting: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract (Locum Tenens Registered Nurse)
  
• Duration: 13-week contract (Start: 09/29/2025 – End: 12/28/2025)
  
• Hours per Week: 36
  
• Shift: 12-hour shifts, rotating days/nights (minimum 4 nights in 4 weeks)
  
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: 24 hours of Friday and 36 hours of Saturday/Sunday coverage every four weeks; alternate holiday coverage required
  
• Additional Coverage: May float to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or provide 1:1 patient sitting as needed
  
• Hourly Pay Rate: $85/hr
  
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1910–$1960
  

NICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license in Pennsylvania or compact state (Registered Nurse)
  
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU nursing experience required
  
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
  
• Ability to work flexible day/night rotations and adapt to various clinical units (NICU, PICU)
  
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
  

NICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate neonatal care in the NICU setting
  
• Monitor, assess, and document neonate patient status and progress
  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
  
• Educate and support families throughout the neonatal care process
  
• Float to PICU or provide 1:1 patient sitting as assigned
  
• Participate in scheduled weekend and holiday coverage
  

Join our healthcare team in Danville, PA – Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse travel job and take the next step in your 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 #405491. 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 Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

 

Our Methodology

 

Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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Benefits

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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, For contractors, Locum, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,

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