Job Description
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: 04/27/2026
- 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: Apr 27, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neonatal ICU position at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience.
Details
- 53-bed NICU unit with an average patient census of 58, plus overflow capacity
- Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital setting
- Patient population includes complex neonatal diagnoses spanning respiratory (RDS, TTN, MAS, BPD), cardiac (TOF, VSD, HLHS, PDA, PPHN), neurological (seizures, IVH, HIE), and GI/GU/systemic conditions (NEC, NAS, sepsis, congenital anomalies, TORCH infections, and more)
- Patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3
- 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
- Weekend rotation requires 2 Fridays and 2 Mondays, plus every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday) per 6-week schedule cycle; the 8 required shifts may be grouped or spread across the 6-week period
- Schedule is assigned every 6 weeks based on unit needs after the core team schedule is completed
- No on-call requirements for travelers; if the NICU cannot utilize a traveler, floating to similar units may occur
- Floating may be required to Neonatal PCU or general Peds units (including Pediatric CVICU, PICU, and general Peds) in a helping-hand capacity, unless prior experience in those populations qualifies the traveler for independent assignment
- EMR: Epic (experience required)
- IV pumps: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps
- Medication dispensing: Omnicell
- Monitoring: Philips; centralized and bedside telemetry monitoring available
- Additional equipment includes PIV ultrasound, Tecotherm, and MOMs breast milk scanning system
Requirements
- Active NC or compact RN license required
- Current BLS and NRP certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
- Must be comfortable in a high-acuity, fast-paced NICU environment
- Epic EMR experience required
- Required skills include: critical care vasoactive drip titration and management, invasive line management (ART lines, CVP), ventilator and trach management, HOFV management, chest tube management, epidural and PCA management, sedation and analgesic drip management, CRRT experience, baby-side ECMO experience, EVD and Camino device (ICP and temperature monitoring) experience, Alaris and Medfusion pump management, aseptic and sterile techniques, oral/nasal suctioning, g-tube/j-tube and feeding tube management, foley insertion and management, basic dressing changes, and discharge skills (manager has shown flexibility on EVD, ICP, ECMO, and CRRT experience)
- Must provide last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth for consideration
- Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
- Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility
Additional Information
- Robust unit support includes a unit secretary every shift, 24/7 charge nurse, 24/7 IV/VAT/PIVC team, resource nurse, 24/7 RT, 24/7 intensivist, in-house residents and APPs, unit-based educators (AM and PM shifts), and 6 clinical supervisors
- Orientation consists of 2 days of departmental onboarding (NEO format)
- Travelers are expected to work holidays as scheduled; the unit requires coverage on the holiday itself as well as the day before and/or after, on an every-other-holiday basis throughout the contract
- RTO requires manager approval; travelers with significant time-off needs may be required to extend their contract to accommodate
- Scrub color is navy; long-sleeve shirts underneath are permitted but must be solid navy or white; scrubs must not be tight, and pediatric-friendly scrub tops are preferred; other organizational branded attire should not be worn
- 'Bare Below Elbow' policy is enforced in the nursery — no watches, permanent jewelry, rings (real or plastic), or artificial nails
- Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, trust, accountability, respect, and flexibility
- 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 AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
American Traveler Job ID #P-692469. 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.