NICU RN
Milwaukee, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position requiring 2+ years of NICU experience and NRP certification.

Details

• Level III NICU within a Level IV Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• 42-bed unit caring for high-risk and critically ill preterm and term newborns
• Patient ratios of 1:1-3 following AWHONN staffing standards
• Care includes respiratory support (nasal cannula, CPAP, NAVA, conventional and oscillator ventilation, nitric oxide), central lines (PICC, UAC, UVC, arterial line, Broviac), chest tubes, NG/PO feedings, IV therapy, vasopressor support, sedation/paralytics, video EEG, and cooling
• Utilizes EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Angel Eye milk tracker, GE B450 cardiac monitoring, Medela feeding pumps, and Artic Sun cooling equipment
• 12-hour day shift schedule (0700-1930), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• Floating required to Women's Care Center for newborn care, with travelers floating first
• No on-call responsibilities
• Rotating holiday coverage based on start date

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience required caring for high-risk newborns (no exceptions)
• Minimum 12 months of core NICU experience within the last year
• Skilled in assessment/reassessment, IV therapy, medication administration, and NG/PO feedings
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Professional reference within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Candidate's middle name/initial, date of birth, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide multi-system support and collaborative care for high-risk, critically ill preterm and term newborns in partnership with ancillary departments and parents
• Unit supported by 24/7 Charge Nurse, Respiratory Therapy, Neonatologist, and House Supervisor, along with Women's Health Director, NICU Nurse Manager, NICU Nurse Educator, Lactation Consultants, OT, Speech Therapy, Social Work, Case Management, Pharmacy, Dietician, and Chaplain
• Structured orientation includes manager/educator onboarding on day one, preceptor-led training on day two, and an assigned work buddy with own patient assignment by day three
• Scrubs may be any professional color, excluding denim or camo
• Free employee parking available in designated areas
• First-time travelers may be considered pending manager approval
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions