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

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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 at least 2 years of high-acuity neonatal ICU experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

• 53-bed NICU unit with an average census of 58, located within a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• High-acuity neonatal patient population including respiratory (RDS, TTN, MAS, BPD), cardiac (TOF, VSD, HLHS, PDA, PPHN), neurological (seizures, IVH, HIE), and GI/GU/metabolic diagnoses (NEC, NAS, sepsis, TORCH infections, and more)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation requires 2 Fridays, 2 Mondays, and every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday) within each 6-week scheduling cycle
• Floating may be required to Neonatal PCU or as a helping hand to Pediatric CVICU, PICU, or general Peds unit; candidates with prior experience in those areas may float in a fuller capacity
• No on-call requirements for travelers; if the NICU cannot utilize a traveler, they may be floated to similar units
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV Pumps: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps; Med Dispensing: Omnicell; Monitoring: Philips

• Active NC or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience; most recent experience must be within the last year
• Must be comfortable in a high-acuity, fast-paced NICU environment
• Epic EMR experience required
• Required skills include: vasoactive drip titration, invasive line management (ART lines, CVP), ventilator and trach management, chest tube management, CRRT experience, baby-side ECMO experience, EVD and Camino device (ICP/temp monitoring) experience, sedation and analgesic drip management, Alaris and Medfusion pump management, foley insertion, g-tube/j-tube management, feeding tubes, epidurals, PCAs, aseptic and sterile technique, and bedside procedures (manager has shown flexibility on EVD, ICP, ECMO, and CRRT experience)
• Candidate must provide the last 4 digits of their SSN and full date of birth for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted

• Comprehensive departmental support includes a Unit Secretary, Charge Nurse, IV/VAT/PICC Team, Resource Nurse, Respiratory Therapy, 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 a NEO orientation plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scheduling is on a 6-week cycle based on unit needs; the Clinical Supervisor provides dates of need after the core team schedule is completed
• Holiday coverage is required; travelers are expected to work assigned holidays, including the day of and the eve and/or day after, on an every-other-holiday basis while contracted
• RTO requires manager approval; candidates with significant time-off needs may be required to extend their contract to accommodate
• Scrub color is Navy; long-sleeve shirts are permitted but must be solid Navy or White; scrubs must not be tight, and pediatric-friendly scrub tops are preferred — no other organizational branded attire
• 'Bare Below Elbow' policy is enforced in the nursery: no watches, jewelry (permanent or otherwise), rings, or artificial nails
• Candidates who have previously held a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• First-time travelers may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to manager approval depending on current unit staffing

American Traveler Job ID #P-729652. 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

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.

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