NICU RN
Morgantown, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Level IV NICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of Level III+ NICU experience and current NRP/BLS certification.

Details

• Level IV NICU in an acute care hospital setting with 50 beds
• Patient population includes micro preemies, preemie growers, surgical, BPD, NAS, genetic anomalies, and cardiac cases
• Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 in ICU and 1:3 or 1:4 in NSDU
• Uses EPIC EMR system (preferred experience)
• 12-hour night shifts scheduled 7pm-7am
• Weekend coverage desired and negotiable, typically 1-2 per schedule
• Possible holiday coverage for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's as needed
• No call or standby requirements
• May float to PICU, Inpatient Pediatrics, or Labor & Delivery
• RNs may titrate drips under MD order, including Dopamine, Dobutamine, Prostins, Insulin, and Sedation
• Neonatologist in house 24/7 with Charge Nurse and House Supervisor support
• Nurse aides staffed 2 per shift on the unit
• RT equipment including vents, CPAP, and BiPAP in use
• Monitored beds present, no monitor techs, and no requirement to read strips

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• ACLS and PALS preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience in a Level III NICU or higher required
• BSN not required for this position
• Skills in neonate assessment, IV therapy, and medication administration required
• Feeding, vent, and CPAP care experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Candidates with limited vent/CPAP experience may be considered for stepdown placement

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates including micro preemies, surgical, and cardiac patients
• Unit-specific orientation provided by NICU Clinical Preceptors, tailored to experience level
• Pewter gray scrub color required per dress code
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Previous permanent employees must have a 2-year break before reapplying as travelers
• Previous travelers who completed a full year at this facility must take a 2-year break before returning
• Cumulative experience across WVU Medicine facilities applies toward the 1-year travel limit, after which a 2-year break is required
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position