Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Washington, DC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 9 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Level III NICU RN with at least 2-3 years of NICU experience and proficiency in ventilator and oscillator management for neonatal patients.

Details

• Level III Neonatal ICU setting caring for neonates from 23 weeks gestation to 4 months old
• Neonates primarily admitted from labor and delivery with frequent high-risk deliveries and C-sections
• Responds to neonatal emergencies providing assessment and immediate care to newborns post-delivery
• Treats conditions including extreme prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, hypoglycemia, congenital anomalies, seizures, and meconium aspiration syndrome
• Provides noninvasive nasal CPAP, mechanical ventilation, High Frequency Oscillation, and nitric oxide inhalation therapy
• 3 x 12-hour shifts on an AM/PM rotation
• 9-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active RN license in DC required, no pending licenses accepted
• Current certifications: STABLE, NRP, and BLS (AHA only)
• Minimum 2-3 years of NICU experience required in a US hospital setting
• Must be proficient in managing ventilators, oscillators, pressors, and extremely premature infants
• Skilled in bedside procedures including peripheral IV insertion, septic workups, intubations, percutaneous catheter insertions, parenteral therapy, and blood product administration
• Two manager or supervisor references required, verifying experience within the last 12 months with at least one from the most recent employer

Additional Information

• Assists with bronchopulmonary hygiene, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and parent teaching
• Most diagnostic services are provided at the bedside
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility