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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Level III-IV NICU position requiring 3 years of clinical experience and an active AR or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 104-bed Level III-IV NICU with 8 beds per pod at a trauma 1 teaching children's hospital
• Patient population includes 23-week micro-premies, VLBW infants, chronic lung disease, bleeds, spina bifida, diaphragmatic hernia, NEC, cleft lip/palate/mandible, PDA ligations, and body cooling cases
• Average patient length of stay is 40 days
• Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:4 based on acuity
• Ancillary support includes 1-2 PCTs per shift and on-unit lab/tech services
• Advanced Practice providers present on the unit, with Respiratory and Anesthesia support available
• RTs manage ventilators
• Equipment used includes GE, Servo, Kangaroo Care, ECMO, Nitric Oxide, HFOV, Jet Vent, and IMV
• EMR is EPIC; medication system is Pyxis
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required, with holiday coverage as needed
• No on-call requirements and no self-scheduling
• Floating required within the ICU cluster (NICU, PICU, CVICU, Burn ICU, IMU), with travelers floated first

Requirements

• Active AR or Compact RN license required
• 3 years of clinical experience in a Level III-IV NICU required
• Recent experience with trach patients required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• NCC Neonatal ICU RN certification preferred
• BLS certification required
• Must test negative for nicotine

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill neonates in a high-acuity NICU setting
• Dedicated multi-disciplinary care team supports patients and families
• 24/7 Neonatologist coverage available
• Family-centered amenities include 24/7 family cameras for up to 75 beds, a Family Advisory Board, private family support page, and annual NICU reunions
• Parents room-in prior to discharge, with dedicated pumping areas for mothers
• RNs should expect 2-3 days of orientation and specialty testing
• ACH dress code policy must be followed
• Local candidates accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply