Travel Level 3/4 NICU RN - $2,329 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 3/4 NICU position at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of high-acuity NICU experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• 53-bed NICU unit with an average patient census of 58, plus overflow capacity
• Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital setting
• Patient population includes complex neonatal respiratory, cardiac, neurological, GI/GU, and metabolic diagnoses such as RDS, congenital heart defects, HIE, NEC, NAS, and TORCH infections
• Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation requires 2 Fridays and 2 Mondays plus every other weekend (Sat/Sun) within each 6-week scheduling cycle
• Floating may occur to Neonatal PCU, Pediatric CVICU, PICU, or general Peds unit as a helping hand (unless candidate has prior experience in those areas)
• No on-call responsibilities for travelers; floating to similar units may occur if the NICU cannot utilize the traveler
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps; medication dispensing via Omnicell; monitoring via Philips

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Must be comfortable in a high-acuity, fast-paced NICU environment
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in critical care vasoactive drip titration and sedation/analgesic drip management
• Experience with invasive line management including arterial lines and CVP
• Ventilator and trach management experience required
• Experience with chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, and foley catheter insertion and management
• Familiarity with g-tube/j-tube management, feeding tubes, oral/nasal suctioning, and aseptic/sterile technique
• Experience with Alaris and Medfusion pump management
• CRRT experience and baby-side ECMO experience preferred; manager has shown flexibility on EVD, ICP monitoring (Camino device), ECMO, and CRRT experience
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide high-acuity neonatal nursing care including bedside procedures with providers, critical drip management, and complex patient monitoring
• Strong departmental support includes a unit secretary, charge nurse, IV/VAT/PICC team, resource nurse, RT, intensivist, residents, APPs, and unit-based educators — all available 24/7 or in-house
• Orientation consists of a NEO program plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage is required; travelers are scheduled for the day of the holiday, plus the eve and/or day after, on an every-other-holiday basis
• RTO requires manager approval; candidates with significant RTO needs may be required to extend their contract
• Scheduling is based on unit needs and is finalized every 6 weeks after the core team schedule is approved
• Scrubs must be solid navy; long-sleeve underlayers must be solid navy or white; scrub tops should be pediatric-friendly — no tight-fitting scrubs or other organization-branded attire
• 'Bare Below Elbow' policy is enforced in the nursery — no watches, jewelry (permanent or otherwise), rings, or artificial nails
• First-time travelers are considered on a case-by-case basis with manager approval
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-729649. 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: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.