NICU RN
Little Rock, AR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III-IV NICU position requiring 3 years of clinical experience and Epic proficiency, on a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Details

• Work in a 104-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit organized into 8-bed pods within a trauma level 1, teaching hospital
• Patient population includes 23-week micro-premies, VLBW infants, chronic lung disease, bleeds, spina bifida, diaphragmatic hernia, NEC, gastro cases, cleft lip/palate/mandible, PDA ligations, and body cooling patients
• Average patient length of stay is 40 days
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3/4 based on acuity
• Ancillary support includes 1-2 PCTs per shift and on-site lab/tech services
• Advanced Practice providers present on the unit, with Respiratory Therapy and Anesthesia support available
• RTs manage ventilators
• Equipment used includes GE, Servo, Kangaroo Care, ECMO, Nitric Oxide, HFOV, Jet Vent (occasional), and IMV
• EMR is Epic; medication system is Pyxis
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 36 hours per week
• Floating required within the ICU cluster (NICU, PICU, CVICU, Burn ICU, IMU), with travelers floated first
• Scheduling is managed by the manager or scheduler; no self-scheduling
• No on-call requirements
• Every other weekend required

Requirements

• Active RN license (AR or Compact) required
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in a Level III-IV NICU required
• Level I or II NICU experience will not be considered
• NCC Neonatal ICU RN certification preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass a fit test (no facial hair permitted unless for religious beliefs)
• Must test negative for nicotine

Additional Information

• Family-centered care environment featuring 24/7 family camera access to 75 beds, Family Advisory Board, private family support page, and annual NICU reunions
• 24/7 Neonatologist coverage on-site
• No charge for parking, and parents may room-in prior to discharge
• Multiple bed areas available for pumping mothers
• Omni bed and Giraffe isolettes used for patient care
• Dedicated multidisciplinary care team
• RNs should expect 2-3 days of orientation and specialty testing upon starting
• ACH dress code policy must be followed
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Local candidates accepted