Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,762 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: ASAP
• 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: May 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a Level 3/4 ICN position requiring a minimum of 3 years of NICU experience and ventilator proficiency, with night shift scheduling in a high-acuity neonatal setting.

Details

• Level 3/4 Intensive Care Nursery (ICN) in a hospital setting
• High-acuity neonatal patient population including premature infants as young as 22 weeks, surgical infants, and hypoxic injury cases
• Special procedures include Therapeutic Hypothermia, Nitric Oxide, UAC/UVC, PCL, Broviac, Tracheostomy, GTT, and Ostomy care
• Equipment used includes Tecotherm, BCPAP, Ram NC, Alaris IV pumps, Med Fusion for feedings, Servo Vents, HFOV, Baby Leo, and Giraffe warmers
• EMR: Epic (Pyxis also in use)
• Patient ratio of 1:2–4
• 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 36 hours per week
• Self-scheduling based on unit needs
• Weekend requirement: 3 Fridays, 3 Saturdays, and 3 Sundays per 6-week period
• No on-call requirements
• Float requirement to Peds, PICU, or Nursery for infants up to 12 months of age
• 13-week contracts accepted

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required; license pending at time of application is acceptable
• Current certifications required: BLS and NRP
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Level 3 or Level 4 ICN
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilators required
• Two manager or supervisor professional references from within the past 2 years required prior to start (pending references at time of application are acceptable)
• Previous permanent, PRN, or employee pool (EP) staff of Novant Health or New Hanover must have a 12-month gap before being eligible to apply as a traveler

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be eligible at a different rate
• 24 hours of unit orientation provided; no RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation
• 8–10 hours of online modules must be completed prior to start and annually; modules are delivered via online learning, Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved provided it does not fall on a holiday; requests exceeding 7 days require facility approval
• No RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Travel pairs are welcome; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Scrubs: Navy blue or white

American Traveler Job ID #P-702719. 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.

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