Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Washington, DC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 9 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN - NICU for a Level III NICU position requiring a minimum of 2 years of NICU experience and a DC RN license, with ventilator and high-acuity neonatal care skills.

Details

• Level III NICU in a hospital setting
• Neonatal patient population ranging from 23 weeks gestation to 4 months of age, primarily admitted from labor and delivery
• High-acuity cases including extreme prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, hypoglycemia, congenital anomalies, seizures, and meconium aspiration syndrome
• Services include noninvasive nasal CPAP, mechanical ventilation, high-frequency oscillation (HFO), and nitric oxide inhalation therapy
• 3x12-hour day shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• 9-week contract

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA only), NRP, and STABLE
• CPI certification required for this position
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience in a US hospital required; 3+ years strongly preferred
• Level III NICU experience required
• Proficiency with ventilators, oscillators, pressors, and care of micro-preemies required
• Active US SSN required for consideration
• Date of birth required for consideration
• Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the previous 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer

Additional Information

• Nurses respond to neonatal emergencies, providing assessment and immediate care to newborns post-delivery and attending all C-sections and high-risk deliveries
• Bedside procedures include peripheral IV insertion, septic workups, intubations, percutaneous catheter insertions, parenteral therapy, blood and blood product administration, bronchopulmonary hygiene, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and parent teaching
• Most diagnostic services are provided at the bedside
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• All certifications must be from the American Heart Association (AHA)