Travel NICU RN - $2,181 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Level IV NICU RN with 2+ years of NICU IV experience and recent trach/vent experience for a Level 1 Trauma teaching children's hospital.

Details

• > hospital-based Level IV Neonatal ICU within a children's hospital
• 70 dedicated NICU beds out of 323 total inpatient beds
• Cares for neonates across all gestational ages, including under 24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and over 34 weeks
• Patient ratios vary by acuity, ranging from 1:1 to 1:4, with 1:2 being most common
• Manages complex conditions including congenital heart defects, ECMO, respiratory distress and failure, pulmonary hypertension, sepsis, and genetic/metabolic disorders
• 3x12 hour Day (7:00-19:30) and Night (19:00-7:30) shifts with rotation required every 3-4 weeks
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Floats within scope to other critical care units (PICU/CICU) as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required (pending license accepted with proof of application, but must be active before start)
• MD/VA applicants require compact or state license
• Minimum 2 years of Level IV NICU IV experience required
• Recent tracheostomy and ventilator management experience required (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• BLS certification required; NRP and PALS preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, and administration of blood/blood products and emergency medications
• Experience with neonatal feeding methods (bottle, breast, gavage) and NG/NJ tube placement/management
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and sepsis workup
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• First-time travelers not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive critical care to premature and critically ill newborns at the highest level of neonatal care as designated by the American Academy of Pediatrics
• Work alongside on-site pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists and pediatric anesthesiologists
• Support complex surgical procedures for congenital or acquired conditions
• Coordinate care for coagulation defects, congenital heart defects, ECMO, GI disorders, renal disorders, and septic shock
• Level 1 Trauma Center and teaching hospital environment
• Scrubs may be any color but must be logo-free and child-friendly
• Local candidates accepted with no mileage restriction at the same bill rate
• Maximum 7 days RTO; full-week RTO requires making up missed shifts at the end of the contract
• Missed shifts must be made up within the same week
• Returning travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year
• No background check or license hits permitted, with no exemptions
• Photo required upon contract signature if offered and accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-738491. 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.