NICU RN
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Neonatal ICU position requiring 2 years of Level 3/4 NICU experience and NRP certification in a high-acuity teaching hospital setting.

Details

• Level 3/4 NICU with 53 beds plus overflow, average census of 58
• Treats respiratory, cardiac, neuro, GI/GU, musculoskeletal, and endocrine conditions including RDS, congenital heart defects, seizures, IVH, NEC, and sepsis
• Patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3
• 12-hour day shift schedule, 0700-1900, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation requires 2 Fridays, 2 Mondays, plus every other weekend (Sat/Sun) within a 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements for travelers
• May float to Neonatal PCU, Pediatric CVICU, PICU, or general Peds unit as needed
• EPIC EMR used throughout the facility

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Minimum 2 years of strong Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience required
• Must be comfortable in a high acuity, fast-paced environment
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Experience with EVDs, Camino devices, vasoactive drip titration, and invasive line management (ART lines/CVP)
• Skilled in ventilator and trach management, chest tube care, and sedation/analgesic drip management
• Experience with Alaris and Medfusion pump management
• CRRT and baby-side ECMO experience preferred but flexible
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital with 247 licensed beds
• Strong unit support including 24/7 charge nurse, RT, intensivist, IV/VAT/PCVC team, and in-house residents and APPs
• Unit-based educators available for AM and PM shifts along with six clinical supervisors
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled, including every other holiday while on contract
• RTO requests should be minimal; contract extension may be needed to accommodate significant time off
• Navy scrub color required; solid navy or white long sleeves permitted, no tight scrubs
• Bare below elbow policy enforced in nurseries - no watches, rings, or artificial nails
• Free parking available
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, trust, accountability, respect, and flexibility
• First-time travelers considered with manager approval depending on staffing needs
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Previous employees must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year after working a permanent position