Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,263 per week in Charlotte, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Charlotte, NC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,263 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/21/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified NICU RN in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203!

Job Title: RN - Neonatal ICU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour Day Shift Hours per Shift: 36 hours Experience: 2 years of strong Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience License: Registered Nurse Certifications: BLS, NRPS Must-Have: Comfortable in a high acuity, fast-paced environment. Description: The Neonatal ICU is seeking experienced Registered Nurses. The unit consists of 53 beds plus overflow. Average patient census is 58. Patients commonly present with respiratory issues such as Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn. Cardiac conditions include Congenital Heart Defects and Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn. Neurological diagnoses include Seizures and Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy. Other common concerns involve Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Musculoskeletal, and Endocrine issues like Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Sepsis. Patient ratios may vary based on acuity, ranging from 1:1 to 1:3. Required skills include: EPIC experience. Management of critical care vasoactive drip titration. Management of invasive lines. Aseptic and sterile techniques. Basic dressing changes. Ventilator and trach management. G-tube and J-tube management. Chest tube management. Discharge skills. CRRT experience. Experience on the baby side of ECMO is preferred. Support within the department includes: Unit Secretary available every shift. A charge nurse is present 24/7. IV/VAT/PCVC team available 24/7. Resource nurse and intensivist on site 24/7. Clinical supervisors available. The unit has a strong emphasis on teamwork, trust, accountability, and respect. Candidates should be compassionate, hard-working, open-minded, and flexible. Weekend rotation is required. Travelers will work two Fridays and two Mondays, plus every other weekend. Holiday shifts are to be expected, with a preference for travelers to work holidays as scheduled. Managers prefer limited RTO needs to ensure staffing balances. Dress code includes navy scrubs and a request to avoid tight scrubs. Practice guidelines require no watches or permanent jewelry in the nursery setting.

About Cynet Health

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Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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