NICU RN
Baltimore, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating
$2,340/weekOverview
- Start Date11/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationChildrens
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 5, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring 2 years of NICU experience and pediatric trach/vent skills.
Details
- Work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a pediatric hospital
- Patient population includes neonates, infants, and pediatric patients
- Common diagnoses include prematurity, apnea of prematurity (AOP), retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), bronchopulmonary/chronic lung disease (BLD/CLD), cardiac defects, feeding issues, and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)
- Utilizes specialized equipment including tracheostomy/ventilators, PICC/central lines, and TPN/lipid administration
- Patient ratio of 1:3, up to 1:4 for lower acuity patient groups
- Schedule includes alternating day and night 3x12-hour shifts (0700-1930 and 1900-0730)
- Every other weekend shift required
- Floating required within specialty or sister units as needed
- No on-call requirements
- Meditech charting system experience preferred
Requirements
- Active RN license (Maryland or Compact) required
- BLS certification required (AHA only)
- CPI certification required (Calm Every Storm online version only accepted)
- ACLS certification preferred (AHA only)
- NRP or AAP certification accepted
- Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required (non-negotiable)
- Pediatric trach/vent experience required
- Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and TPN/lipid administration
- Experience with ventilator management, tracheostomy care, and oxygen delivery systems
- Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and emergency medication administration
- Skilled in NG tube insertion/management and various feeding methods (bottle, breast, gavage)
- Knowledge of infection prevention practices and isolation precautions/PPE
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients
- Scrubs of any color or print are permitted
- Holiday coverage required as scheduled
- Travelers are expected to float within scope with no restrictions
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Candidates residing less than 50 miles from the facility are not accepted unless otherwise specified
- Returning staff must have been separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
- Returning travelers must have at least a 6-month break from the system after completing an assignment
- Maximum RTO request of 7 days; requests of more than 4 consecutive days require an additional week added to the contract
Facility
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
- Childrens
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
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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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