Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Newborn Nursery (Day Shift)

Location: Gadsden, AL

Shift: Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)

Start Date: Immediate

Weekly Pay: $1,744 – $1,944 / week

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Travel Newborn Nursery RN for an immediate opening in Gadsden Click to open side panel for more information , AL. In this role, you will provide critical early care for newborns,support mothers and families post-delivery, and manage immediate clinical interventions for infants requiring specialized medical attention.

• L&D Delivery Support & Admission: Accept infants directly from Labor & Delivery at time of delivery and handle initial admission into the Newborn Nursery.

• Clinical Assessment & Workup: Perform comprehensive physical assessments, monitor vital signs, and initiate workups for sick or unstable infants.

• Patient Transfers: Stabilization, preparation, and initiation of transfer procedures for neonates requiring higher-level care (NICU/specialized pediatric facilities).

• Family-Centered Care: Provide education and support to parents regarding newborn care, feeding, and safety prior to discharge.

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alabama (or active Compact/MSL license).

• Certifications Required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

• Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of recent experience as a Newborn Nursery RN.

• Skills: Strong clinical judgment, immediate newborn resuscitation capabilities, and experience handling neonatal stabilization and transfers.

Gadsden Click to open side panel for more information offers travel nurses a welcoming southern community with outdoor adventures and a very affordable lifestyle:

• Scenic Outdoor Recreation: Nestled along the Coosa River and Lookout Mountain, Gadsden is famous for Noccaluca Falls Park, offering miles of hiking trails, beautiful waterfalls, and outdoor relaxing spots.

• Low Cost of Living: Your travel stipend goes further here—housing and day-to-day expenses in Gadsden are significantly lower than the national average.

• Charming Downtown & Community: Enjoy local dining, boutique shopping, and historical sites in Downtown Gadsden without the congestion of a large metropolitan city.

• Convenient Location: Situated in northeast Alabama, Gadsden provides easy weekend drive-access to Birmingham, Chattanooga, and Atlanta.