Temporary Travel RN - ICU/PCU

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• 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: Aug 3, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neonatal ICU position at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience and an active NC or compact RN license
Details

• 53-bed NICU unit with an average census of 58 patients, plus overflow capacity, within a 247-licensed-bed Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• High-acuity neonatal patient population with diagnoses including Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Meconium Aspiration, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Congenital Heart Defects (TOF, VSD, HLHS), PDA, PPHN, seizures, IVH, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy, NEC, NAS, TORCH infections, and Sepsis
• Patient ratios vary based on acuity: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3
• Specialized procedures and equipment include EVDs, Camino ICP/temp monitoring, vasoactive drip titration, ART lines/CVP, ventilator and trach management, HOFV management, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, CRRT, and baby-side ECMO
• Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps used for IV medication delivery; Omnicell for medication dispensing; Philips monitors
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation requires 2 Fridays, 2 Mondays, and every other Saturday/Sunday within each 6-week scheduling cycle
• No on-call requirements for travelers; if the NICU cannot utilize you, you may be floated to a similar unit
• Floating may occur to the Neonatal PCU, Pediatric CVICU, PICU, or general Peds unit as a helping hand, unless prior experience in those areas qualifies for a broader role

Requirements
Active NC or compact RN license currently in hand
Current certifications: BLS and NRP
Minimum 2 years of Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience required; most recent experience must be within the last year
Comfort working in a high-acuity, fast-paced NICU environment
Epic EMR experience required
Experience with critical care skills including vasoactive drip titration, invasive line management (ART lines, CVP), ventilator and trach management, CRRT, and ECMO (baby side preferred; manager has been flexible on EVD, ICP, ECMO, and CRRT experience)
Experience with Alaris and Medfusion pump management
Must have permanent address 50+ miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Additional Information
Care responsibilities include managing critically ill neonates across respiratory, cardiac, neurological, GI/GU, and metabolic diagnoses
Robust unit support includes a charge nurse, unit secretary, IV/VAT/PICC team, resource nurse, RT, intensivist, residents, APPs, and unit-based educators — all available 24/7
Centralized and bedside telemetry monitoring available; clinical supervisors on staff (x6)
Orientation consists of 2 days of departmental orientation (NEO program)
Holiday coverage is required; travelers are expected to work assigned holidays, including the day of and the eve or day after, on an every-other-holiday rotation
RTO requires manager approval; candidates with significant time-off needs may be required to extend their contract
Scrub color: solid Navy; long-sleeve underlayer must be solid Navy or White; pediatric-friendly scrub tops preferred; no tight scrubs or other organization-branded attire
'Bare Below Elbow' policy in the nursery — no watches, jewelry (permanent or plastic), or artificial nails permitted
Free parking available on site
First-time travelers may be considered on a case-by-case basis with manager approval depending on current staffing
Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
American Traveler Job ID #P-729656. 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.