Travel Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse - $2,473 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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neonatal ICU position at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience with 12-hour night shifts.

Details

• 53-bed NICU with an average census of 58, located within a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• High-acuity neonatal patient population including respiratory (RDS, TTN, MAS, BPD), cardiac (TOF, VSD, HLHS, PDA, PPHN), neurological (seizures, IVH, HIE), and complex GI/GU/metabolic/infectious diagnoses
• Patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 1900–0700 (36 hours/week)
• Weekend rotation requires 2 Fridays and 2 Mondays, plus every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday) within each 6-week scheduling cycle
• No on-call requirements for travelers; if the NICU cannot utilize a traveler, they may be floated to similar units
• Floating to Neonatal PCU or General Peds (as a helping hand to Pediatric CVICU, PICU, or General Peds) based on staffing needs; travelers with prior experience in these areas may be assigned more actively
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV Pumps: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps; Medication Dispensing: Omnicell; Monitoring: Philips; Therapeutic Cooling: Tecotherm; Breast Milk Scanning: MOMs system

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP
• 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
• Skills required include: vasoactive drip titration, invasive line management (arterial lines, CVP), ventilator and trach management, chest tube management, CRRT experience, ECMO (baby side) experience, EVD and Camino device (ICP/temp monitoring) experience, sedation and analgesic drip management, aseptic and sterile technique, foley insertion and management, g-tube/j-tube and feeding tube management, epidural and PCA management, oral/nasal suctioning, HOFV management, Alaris and Medfusion pump management, and bedside procedure support (note: manager has shown flexibility on EVD, ICP, ECMO, and CRRT experience)
• One professional reference dated within the past year required, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• First-time travelers may be considered on a case-by-case basis with manager approval depending on current staffing
• Holiday coverage is required; expectation is to work the holiday itself and the eve and/or day after, every other holiday while contracted
• RTO requests require manager approval; candidates with significant time-off needs may be asked to extend their contract to accommodate
• Orientation consists of a NEO course plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Robust unit 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
• Scrub color: Navy; long-sleeve undershirts permitted in solid Navy or White only; scrubs must not be tight and tops should be pediatric-friendly; no other organization-branded attire
• 'Bare Below Elbow' policy in the nursery — no watches, jewelry (permanent or otherwise), rings (real or plastic), or artificial nails permitted
• Free parking available on-site

American Traveler Job ID #P-730220. 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.