Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,760 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: 06/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN with a minimum of 3 years of Level 3 or 4 ICN experience for a 13-week night shift contract in North Carolina.
Details- Work in a NICU at an acute care hospital setting
- Patient population includes premature infants (as low as 22 weeks gestation), surgical infants, and hypoxic injury cases
- Specialized procedures include Therapeutic Hypothermia, Nitric Oxide, UAC/UVC, PCL, Broviac, Trachs, G-tube, and Ostomy care
- Equipment used includes Tecotherm, BCPAP, Ram NC, Alaris IV pumps, Med Fusion for feedings, Servo Vents, HFOV, Baby Leo, and Giraffe
- EMR system is Epic (experience preferred)
- Patient ratios of 1:2–4
- 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15), 36 hours per week
- Weekend requirement of 3 Fridays, 3 Saturdays, and 3 Sundays per 6-week period
- No on-call requirements
- Floating may be required to Peds, PICU, or Nursery for infants up to 12 months of age
- Self-scheduling per unit needs
- Active NC or compact RN license required
- Current certifications: BLS and NRP
- Minimum of 3 years of NICU experience in a Level 3 or 4 ICN required
- Ventilator experience required
- Two professional manager/supervisor references from within the past 2 years are required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but must be provided prior to start)
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be eligible at a different pay rate
- Previous permanent, PRN, or EP staff employees of Novant Health or New Hanover must have a 12-month gap before being eligible to work as a traveler
- No time off (RTO) is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation; RTO requests cannot be arranged on-site after booking
- Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
- Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
- Unit orientation consists of 24 hours, with weekly orientation sessions
- Pre-start modules (approximately 8–10 hours for acute care roles) are required and must also be completed annually
- Scrub color requirement: navy blue or white
- Travel pairs are permitted, though each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
American Traveler Job ID #P-707123. 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.