Travel NICU RN - $2,326 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, 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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neonatal ICU position requiring 2 years of NICU experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• > Intensive Care Nursery unit within a Level 1 Trauma academic medical center
• Cares for patients ranging from 23-week gestation to term infants
• Handles surgical needs such as NEC and CDH
• Unit average daily census of 71
• Support includes NAs at a 1:20 ratio and 2 Charge RNs per shift
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• 12-hour day shift schedule, 0630 start, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to General Pediatrics, PICU, Adolescent Pediatrics, and Pediatric Hem/Onc

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Current BLS and NRP certification required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Recent core experience within the specialty area within the last year
• Skilled in basic vent management, central line management, and pre/post-surgical care
• Experience with tracheostomy care, G-tube management, and gavage feeding
• Basic breastfeeding and bottle feeding skills required
• Experience with blood transfusion and infant venous stick procedures
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill neonates including surgical and pre/post-operative patients
• Work within a Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital setting
• Complete facility NEO orientation plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scrub color requirement: Royal Blue
• Free parking available on-site
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of designated holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Previous employees must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being eligible to return

American Traveler Job ID #P-726865. 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.