Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $1,958 per week in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Wilmington, NC
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $1,958 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified NICU RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!

Job Opportunity – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse – North Carolina

Start Date: December 7, 2026
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, every other weekend required, 1:2-3 patient ratios

Highlights:

• 45-bed Level III NICU with all private rooms and an average daily census of 41 patients
• Care for critically ill neonates from 22 weeks gestation to term, including prematurity, PPHN, therapeutic hypothermia, and surgical cases
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including neonatologist on call 24/7, neonatal nurse practitioners for overnight coverage, and pediatric surgery available in-house
• Epic documentation system with Pyxis medication management
• Float opportunities to Mother/Baby, Labor and Delivery, and Pediatrics units for appropriate patient populations
• 24-hour orientation program with two 12-hour clinical shifts

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Level III NICU experience required, including care of neonates less than 24-28 weeks and 29-34 weeks gestation
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• North Carolina or Compact RN license (pending acceptable for submission)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Proficiency in respiratory management including bubble CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen delivery systems, and ventilator management
• Experience with IV therapy including central lines, PICC lines, arterial lines, and UAC/UVC management
• Competency in gastrointestinal care including feeding support, NG/NJ tube placement, and NEC management
• Knowledge of cardiovascular monitoring, endocrine/metabolic management, infectious disease protocols, and neurologic assessments
• Ability to calculate neonatal medication dosages and administer antibiotics, antivirals, antiseizure medications, surfactants, and vasopressors
• Willingness to work during catastrophic events, mass casualty situations, or disasters as part of Storm/Hurricane Team assignment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience attending high-risk deliveries and APGAR scoring
• NICU IV and PICU experience
• High-frequency ventilation and nitric oxide (iNO) therapy experience
• Therapeutic hypothermia/cooling blanket management
• Gastroschisis/omphalocele and post-abdominal surgery care experience
• Epic documentation system experience
• Chest tube management and meconium aspiration experience

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to provide specialized, family-centered care in a state-of-the-art Level III NICU environment where every patient has a private room. You'll work alongside a dedicated team of neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and multidisciplinary support staff to deliver comprehensive care to the region's most vulnerable patients. With robust clinical support services and opportunities for professional growth across multiple units, this role provides both clinical challenge and collaborative teamwork in a facility committed to developmental care and exceptional outcomes for neonates and their families.

About Revolution Healthcare Services

At Revolution Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to fostering a personal connection and building relationships with each candidate. We recognize that everyone's situation is unique. Guided by the principle of treating others as we would like to be treated, we aim to represent our partners with the highest level of respect and professionalism. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals by connecting them with Travel, Permanent, local contract, and PRN opportunities across the United States that align with their career goals. We are here to support you at every step of your journey.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• NICU
• NICU RN
• NRP

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