Level IV NICU RN
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a Level IV Neonatal ICU position at an academic medical center in Winston-Salem, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of NICU experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Level IV NICU within a large academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma hospital with 885 adult and 196 pediatric licensed beds
• Cares for infants ranging from 23 weeks gestational age through term, with varying levels of acuity including surgical patients
• Common diagnoses and conditions include necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), and other surgical needs
• Average daily census of 71 patients
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 36 hours per week
• Every-other-weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back responsibilities
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating may be required to General Pediatrics, PICU, Adolescent Pediatrics, and Pediatric Hem/Onc
• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Active RN license — NC or compact state license required
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Academic medical center or teaching hospital experience preferred given the facility type
• Proficiency in basic ventilator management, central line management, and pre/post-surgical care
• Experience with tracheostomy management, G-tube management, and blood transfusion administration
• Infant venous stick skills required
• Breastfeeding support, bottle feeding, and gavage feeding management skills required
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the past year required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Fast-paced NICU environment providing care to a high-acuity neonatal population
• Unit support includes nursing assistants at a 1:20 ratio and 2 Charge RNs per shift
• Orientation consists of a NEO program plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scheduling is managed on a 6-week cycle; RTO requires Resource Team approval
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking is available on-site
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply