Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $1,837 to $1,873 per week in Charlotte, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Charlotte, NC
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,837 to $1,873 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/14/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified NICU RN in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28201!

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title : RN - Neonatal ICU
Location : Charlotte, NC 28203
Contract Duration : 13 weeks, possibility of extension 
Shift: Night (Shift 12hr Day Shift - 36 Shift Information 07:00-19:00)

About Facility:
247 Licensed Beds
Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
Teaching Hospital
Chest Pain Center
Certified Stroke Center
Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Unit Information:
Beds: 53 plus overflow; patient census on average is 58
Required Experience: 2 years of strong Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience. MUST be comfortable in a high acuity, fast paced environment
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Must have manager approval on first time travelers, as this will depend on current staffing
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
Respiratory:
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, TTN (Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn, MAS (Meconium Aspiration), Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, etc.
Cardiac:
Congenital Heart Defects (TOF, VSD, HLHS), PDA, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN), etc.
Neuro:
Seizures, IVH, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
GI/GU/Musculoskeletal/Endocrine:
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), Feeding Intolerance, GER, Acute/Chronic Renal Failure, Birth Trauma, Congenital Anomalies, Sepsis, NAS, TORCH infections, Hypothermia, Hypoglycemia, etc.
Patient Ratios:
RN: Varies on acuity: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3

Required Licensure & Certifications:
RN: BLS, NRP

Skills required:
EPIC experience, EVDs, Camino device (ICP and temp monitoring device), management of critical care vasoactive drip titration, management of invasive lines – ART lines/CVP, aseptic and sterile techniques, basic dressing changes, ventilator and trach management, HOFV management, oral/nasal suctioning, g-tube/j-tube management, feeding tubes, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, sedation and analgesic drip management, foley insertion and management, Alaris and Medfusion pump management, bedside procedures with providers, discharge skills, CRRT experience, baby side of ECMO (manager has been flexible on EVD, ICP, ECMO, and CRRT exp)
Support within the Department:
Unit Secretary every shift
Charge nurse, 24/7
IV/VAT/PCVC Team, 24/7
Resource Nurse
RT, 24/7
Intensivist, 24/7
Residents, in house
APP, in house
Centralized and bedside Tele monitoring
Unit Based Educators (AM and PM)
Clinical Supervisors x 6
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC
IV Pump: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps
Med Dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors: Phillips
Equipment: PIV Ultrasound and Tecotherm
Breast Milk Scanning: MOMs
Floating: If yes, where?
Neonatal PCU
Gen Peds – will float as needed to Pediatric CVICU, PICU, and general Peds unit as a helping hand unless they have prior experience in any of these populations
Orientation (facility and unit):
NEO
2 days departmental
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: will be required to work 2 Fridays and 2 Mondays, plus every other weekend (Sat/Sun) every 6-week schedule
The combination of the 2 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays can be grouped together or worked separately as long as those eight (8) shifts occur within the 6-week period
No call for travelers, if the NICU cannot utilize them, they may be floated to similar units as listed above

Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work holidays as scheduled
Unit requirement is the Eve and/or Day after holiday and day of holiday, every other holiday while contracted
RTO: Manager approval – would prefer travelers not have a significant amount of RTO needs, if they do they will need to extend contract to accommodate
Shift times: 06:45-19:15 and 18:45-07:15
Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks based on unit needs after team schedule is completed/approved. Clinical Supervisor will provide dates of need.
Other notes:
Scrub Color: Navy
Dress Code: May wear long sleeve shirt if needed but must be solid Navy or White. No tight scrubs. Pediatric friendly scrub tops. Please refrain from wearing other organizational branded attire.
Practice Guidelines: "Bare Below Elbow” in nurseries – meaning no watches, permanent jewelry, rings – real or plastic. No artificial nails.
Parking: Free
Unit Culture: Teamwork, Trust, Accountability, Respect, compassionately hard working, open minded and flexible.
Do not use a formal acuity tool

CUSTOM FIELDS
Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No
No
On Call, Call Back Requirements
No call for travelers, if the NICU cannot utilize them, they may be floated to similar units as listed abo
Weekend Rotation
will be required to work 2 Fridays and 2 Mondays, plus every other weekend (Sat/Sun) every 6-week schedule
Holiday Requirements
Travelers will work holidays as scheduled
Floating Requirements
Gen Peds – will float as needed to Pediatric CVICU, PICU, and general Peds unit as a helping hand unless they have prior experience in any of these population

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About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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