Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,182 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a NICU position in Baltimore, MD, requiring pediatric and trach/vent experience with alternating day/night shifts.

Details

• NICU setting within a pediatric hospital environment
• Patient population includes neonates, infants, and pediatric patients with diagnoses such as prematurity, apnea of prematurity (AOP), retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), bronchopulmonary/chronic lung disease (BLD/CLD), cardiac defects, feeding issues, and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)
• Patient ratio is 1:3, up to 1:4 with lower acuity patients
• Specialized equipment includes trach/vents, PICCs/central lines, and TPN/IL
• Alternating day and night shifts (3x12-hour shifts per week); days run 7:00–19:00, nights run 19:30–7:30
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within specialty and sister units as needed
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license in Maryland (MD) or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and CPI required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Pediatric nursing experience required
• Proficiency with trach/vent management required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Holiday coverage required as holidays fall on the schedule
• Any color or print scrubs are acceptable

American Traveler Job ID #P-730385. 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.