Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,916 per week

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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 20 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN with at least 3 years of Level 3 or 4 ICN experience and ventilator skills for a 13-week night shift contract in North Carolina.

Details

• Level 3 or 4 ICN (Intensive Care Nursery) within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes premature infants (as early as 22 weeks gestation), surgical infants, and hypoxic injury cases
• Special procedures include therapeutic hypothermia, nitric oxide therapy, UAC/UVC placement, PCL, Broviac, tracheostomy, GTT, and ostomy care
• Equipment includes Tecotherm, BCPAP, Ram NC, Alaris IV pumps, Med Fusion for feedings, Servo Vents, HFOV, Baby Leo, and Giraffe warmers
• EMR: Epic (also uses Pyxis, SBAR, and 4P)
• Patient ratios: 1:2–4
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:15 AM (18:45–07:15), 36 hours per week
• Self-scheduling per unit needs
• Weekend requirement: 3 Fridays, 3 Saturdays, and 3 Sundays per 6-week period
• Float requirement: Peds, PICU, or nursery caring for infants up to 12 months of age
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract minimum; longer contracts may be available

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience in a Level 3 or 4 ICN required
• Ventilator experience required
• Two manager or supervisor professional references from within the past 12 months highly preferred; references from within the past 2 years are acceptable

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible at a adjusted rate
• Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved provided it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
• No RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Unit orientation is 24 hours; weekly orientation sessions are provided
• Pre-start modules are required (approximately 8–10 hours for acute care roles) and must also be completed annually
• Scrub color: navy blue or white
• Travel pairs are permitted; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules

American Traveler Job ID #P-719745. 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.