Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,198 per week in Milwaukee, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,198 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/14/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse - NICU Profession: Nursing Specialty: NICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour Day Shift Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum of 2 years NICU experience License: Current RN License required Certifications: BLS, NRP, STABLE Must-Have: Must have Level III NICU experience. Must provide care for high-risk newborns. No exceptions for travelers without this experience. Description: This position is within a Level IV Trauma center that features a Level III NICU. The facility is a teaching hospital with 228 general beds and a 42-bed NICU. The job entails providing care to infants requiring respiratory support, including nasal cannula, CPAP, and various forms of mechanical ventilation. Experience with central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, NG/PO feedings, and IV therapy is essential. The nurse will follow AWHONN staffing standards. Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3. Care is provided in collaboration with ancillary departments and parents. Knowledge of caring for critically ill preterm and term newborns is essential. Support on the unit includes 24/7 charge nurses, respiratory therapists, and neonatologists. The charting system in use is EMR: EPIC. The position does not require any on-call hours. Holiday scheduling may vary based on the start date, with expectations of every other holiday coverage. Weekend rotations are required, with no guaranteed block scheduling. Travelers may float to other units for newborn care only. Scrub color must be professional, with no denim or camo materials allowed.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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