Travel NICU RN - $1,916 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 20 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III/IV NICU position requiring a minimum of 3 years of NICU experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Patient population includes premature infants as young as 22 weeks, surgical infants, and those with hypoxic injury
• Patient ratios of 1:2-4
• Utilizes specialized equipment including Tecotherm, BCPAP, Ram NC, Alaris IV pumps, Med Fusion pumps, Servo Vents, HFOV, Baby Leo, and Giraffe warmers
• Performs special procedures including therapeutic hypothermia, nitric oxide administration, UAC/UVC, PICC lines, Broviac catheters, trach care, GTT, and ostomy care
• EMR: Epic experience preferred
• Additional systems used include Pyxis, SBAR, and 4P
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45-07:15
• 36 hours per week
• No call requirements
• Floating required to Peds/PICU/nursery for infants up to 12 months old
• Weekend requirement of 3 Fridays, 3 Saturdays, and 3 Sundays within a 6-week period
• Self-scheduling per unit needs

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Level III or IV NICU required
• Ventilator management experience required
• Skills include IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, central line blood draws, UAC/UVC care, and administration of vasopressors and emergency medications
• Respiratory skills including Bubble CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Nitric Oxide (iNO), tracheostomy care, and ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Gastrointestinal skills including colostomy/ileostomy care and various feeding methods
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and sepsis workups
• Experience caring for neonates across gestational ages from <24 weeks to >34 weeks
• Therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket) experience

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care to critically ill and premature neonates
• 24 hours of unit orientation provided
• Weekly orientation schedule
• Navy blue or white scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
• Previous PERM/PRN/EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before applying, with disclosure of hospital name and employment dates required at consideration and facility rehire approval needed
• Current travel or per diem clinicians with the facility must choose one status and cannot hold both simultaneously
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved if it does not fall on a holiday; no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are allowed if assigned to different units, have separate transportation, and disclose the pairing
• 13-week contracts accepted until end of February, with longer contract lengths available afterward
• Pre-start modules (8-10 hours for acute care roles) must be completed prior to starting and annually

American Traveler Job ID #P-741065. 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.