Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,801 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a Level III Neonatal ICU travel assignment in Corpus Christi, TX, requiring ventilator experience and an active TX or compact RN license.

Details

• Level III NICU located on the 1st and 2nd floors of a hospital campus in Corpus Christi, TX
• 32-bed unit with a staff of 63 nurses
• Patient population includes neonates ranging from 23 to 40+ weeks gestation
• Patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:3
• Equipment includes ventilators, oscillators, and Vapotherm
• EMR systems used: Centricity Perinatal and Meditech
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week contract
• 3–4 weekends per month required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating to Level II NICU and Newborn Nursery may be required

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC accepted) and NRP Advanced 9th Edition (current card from American Academy of Pediatrics required)
• Minimum 1 year of recent NICU experience required
• Ventilator experience required
• Experience with neonates from 23 to 40+ weeks gestation required
• Ventilator/oscillator experience preferred
• Centricity Perinatal (CPN) charting experience preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Typical procedures include intubations, assisting with eye exams, feeding tube insertions, and IV insertions
• Night shift team includes one charge nurse, a part-time unit clerk, and nurses as needed for patient census
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Candidates with oscillator experience and CPN charting experience will be given priority consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-722361. 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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