NICU RN
Clinton, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN for a Level II Special Care Nursery position requiring compact/MD RN license, NRP, and STABLE certification with prior NICU II and CPAP experience.

Details

• Level II NICU/Special Care Nursery setting
• Patient population includes neonates from under 24 weeks to full term, including infants 32 weeks or greater requiring specialized procedures
• 1:3 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• Float to Postpartum and Labor & Delivery for neonatal care required
• Uses ventilation systems for High-Flow O2, CPAP, and Mechanical Ventilation
• Uses Point of Care Blood Glucose Measurement devices
• Uses BD Alaris Smart Pumps
• Cerner charting system experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or MD) required
• BLS, NRP, and S.T.A.B.L.E. certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU II experience required
• CPAP experience required
• Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum 80% overall score and 100% on lethal rhythms
• Proficient in respiratory support via High Flow O2, CPAP, Bubble CPAP, and Mechanical Ventilation
• Proficient in management of central lines, peripheral IV insertions, lab draws, and administration of IV antibiotics
• Skilled in stabilization of newborns less than 32 weeks and preparation for transport to a Level III facility
• Skilled in thermoregulation of pre-mature and full-term infants, including passive cooling
• Knowledge of apnea and bradycardia related to pre-term infants required
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment with a record of successful completions and no cancellations
• Flu vaccine required

Additional Information

• Responsible for consistent monitoring and maintaining cardiopulmonary, neurologic, metabolic, and thermal stability of neonatal patients, independently or with physician collaboration
• Assists with specialized procedures such as lumbar puncture and endotracheal resuscitation for newborns 32 weeks or greater
• Initiates, modifies, or stops treatment per established protocols or orders
• Local candidates within 60 miles accepted at a lower pay rate
• First-time travelers are not eligible; must have prior travel assignment experience
• Previous MedStar employees must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a travefler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first two weeks of assignment