Travel NICU RN - $3,699 per week

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 11/23/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12 hours, rotating

Employment Type: Travel

Description: American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN for a Level 4 unit requiring 2 years of Level 4 experience (or strong Level 3 surgical experience) and a CA RN license. Details Level 4 NICU setting within a children's hospital that is Magnet recognized and a Level 1 trauma teaching facility 4x12 shifts on a variable day/night rotating schedule published monthly, with no set shift pattern Must be available to work weekends with full scheduling flexibility No on-call requirements Floating required within scope to PICU, CTICU, and Med Surg, as well as NICU satellite campuses Uses Epic for charting Any scrub color permitted

Requirements: Active CA RN license in hand, or acceptable ETA for license posting BLS and Advanced NRP certification required; PALS preferred 2 years of recent Level 4 NICU experience required Will consider strong Level 3 NICU RNs with surgical experience from a facility performing newborn surgeries Cardiac experience required Experience with oscillator, conventional ventilator, CPAP, and nasal cannula specialty gases Experience with PICC lines, Broviacs, UAC/UVC/PAL lines, trachs, ostomies, and G-tubes Comfortable managing multiple drips during line changes and providing pre/post-op care Must have own transportation for floating to satellite campuses Full 7-year work history with all employment gaps explained 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years

Additional Information: Provide high-risk delivery attendance and comprehensive NICU care including IV therapy, central line care, and GI/surgical case management (e.g., gastroschisis, omphalocele) Administer emergency medications including IV vasopressors and manage ventilator settings (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP) Mileage reimbursed at the IRS standard rate when floating to satellite locations other than home base Must work 2 of the following 3 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, with no holiday RTO allowed Maximum RTO of 6 days, which must be confirmed upfront Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted Former permanent staff must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel Clinicians who are DNR for CHOC will not be considered for Rady due to their merger Strong first-time travelers with Level 4 experience will be considered Up to 10 hours of non-billable training modules may be required prior to start American Traveler Job ID #P-. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.