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, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 3/4 NICU position at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of high-acuity neonatal ICU 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 respiratory, cardiac, neurological, GI/GU, and metabolic diagnoses including RDS, congenital heart defects (TOF, VSD, HLHS), HIE, NEC, NAS, ECMO, and more
- Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3
- 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM (sign-on/sign-off 6:45 AM–7:15 PM), 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; if the NICU has no need, travelers may be floated to similar units
- Floating may occur to the Neonatal PCU or General Pediatrics, including as a helping hand to Pediatric CVICU, PICU, or general Peds (unless the candidate has prior experience in those areas)
- EMR: Epic experience required
- IV Pumps: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps; medication dispensing via Omnicell; monitoring via Philips
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 neonatal environment
- Epic EMR experience required
- Required skills include: management of critical care vasoactive drips, invasive line management (art lines, CVP), ventilator and trach management, chest tube management, CRRT experience, and baby-side ECMO (manager has shown flexibility on EVD, ICP monitoring, ECMO, and CRRT experience)
- Additional required skills include: Alaris and Medfusion pump management, oral/nasal suctioning, g-tube/j-tube and feeding tube management, foley insertion and management, epidural and PCA management, sedation and analgesic drip management, aseptic and sterile technique, and basic dressing changes
- Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
- Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
- Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide high-acuity neonatal nursing care across a wide range of complex diagnoses and procedures
- Robust unit support includes a unit secretary, charge nurse, IV/VAT/PICC team, resource nurse, RT, intensivist, residents, APPs, centralized and bedside telemetry monitoring, unit-based educators (AM and PM), and 6 clinical supervisors — all available 24/7 where noted
- Orientation consists of NEO orientation plus 2 days of departmental orientation
- Scheduling is determined on a 6-week cycle based on unit needs after the core team schedule is finalized; Clinical Supervisor provides dates of need
- Travelers are expected to work holidays as scheduled; unit requirement includes the day of, and the day before or after, every other holiday during the contract
- RTO requires manager approval; travelers with significant time-off needs may be required to extend their contract to accommodate
- Scrub color: solid navy blue; long-sleeve shirts permitted if solid navy or white; pediatric-friendly scrub tops required; no tight scrubs or other organization-branded attire
- 'Bare Below Elbow' policy is enforced in the nursery — no watches, jewelry (real or plastic rings included), or artificial nails
- First-time travelers may be considered on a case-by-case basis with manager approval, depending on current staffing
- Candidates who have previously held 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-691891. 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.