NICU RN
Milwaukee, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position requiring a minimum of 2 years NICU experience and WI or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the NICU of a Level IV Trauma Center and teaching hospital in Milwaukee, WI
• 42-bed Level III NICU unit
• Cares for high-risk, critically ill preterm and term newborns requiring multi-system support
• Patient population includes infants on respiratory support (nasal cannula, CPAP, NAVA, conventional and oscillator ventilation, nitric oxide)
• Manages central lines including PICC, UAC, UVC, arterial lines, Broviac, and chest tubes
• Provides NG/PO feedings, IV therapy, vasopressor support, sedation and paralytics, video EEG, and cooling
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3, following AWHONN staffing standards
• EMR: EPIC
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Angel Eye milk tracker, GE B450 cardiac monitoring, Medela feeding pumps, and Artic Sun cooling system
• 12-hour night shift schedule, options for 3x12s (36 hrs) or 4x12s (48 hrs)
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No set schedule; travelers plugged in where needed
• Floating required to Women's Care Center for newborn care only, with travelers floated first
• No on-call requirements
• Rotating holiday coverage based on start date

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required
• Minimum 2 years Level III NICU experience required, no exceptions
• Minimum 12 months of core experience in the specialty within the last year
• Skilled in assessment/reassessment, IV therapy, medication administration, and NG/PO feedings
• EPIC EMR experience required
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Collaborate with ancillary departments and parents to provide exceptional, family-centered care to infants
• Support on the unit includes 24/7 charge nurse, respiratory therapy, and neonatologist coverage
• Additional support from a House Supervisor, Women's Health Director, NICU Nurse Manager, and NICU Nurse Educator
• Access to Lactation Consultants, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Social Work, Case Management, Pharmacy, Dietician, and Chaplain services
• Orientation includes a first-day meeting with the Nurse Manager and Educator followed by unit training
• Second day includes preceptor-led training, with an assigned work buddy and own patient assignment by day three
• Scrub color is open, professional attire required with no denim or camo
• Free parking provided in designated employee areas
• First-time travelers may be considered pending manager approval
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before eligibility
• No radius restrictions; local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Time off requests must be approved by the Nurse Manager