NICU Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
Children's Hospital & Medical Center

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week (12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a Level 4 surgical NICU caring for patients from 23 weeks gestation up to 1 year old.
• Patient diagnoses include PPHN, bowel perforation or NEC, BPD, tracheostomy/G-button evaluations, pre-op cardiac anomalies, gastroschisis, hydrocephalus, and others.
• Primary assignment in NICU with first float responsibilities to PICU, CCU, or med-surg floors caring for patients with similar skill sets.
• Contract requires three 12-hour shifts per week with one additional shift every 3 weeks during high census periods.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history check (covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years).
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
  • Education verification (transcript or diploma acceptable).
  • State-specific registry search (Nebraska DHHS Adult & Child Services Registry) within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start.
• National tech certification verification within 30 days of start.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months prior to start, performed by MD, DO, PA, NP, or APRN.
• Fit mask test (specific mask types) within 12 months prior to start.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine
  • Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD) within 12 months; positive TB requires additional documentation.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters or exemptions accepted with proper documentation.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or completed vaccine series; no declinations allowed except approved medical or religious exemptions.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or history of disease; boosters or exemptions accepted with documentation.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required for new starts beginning 10/1/2025; exemptions allowed with agency-approved documentation.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 12 months prior to start; instant tests accepted.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 2 years of start date.
• Annual skills checklist and unit competency exam required.
• Completion of facility-specific Cognito form at least 6 business days before start date.
• Employment application and verification handled by credentialing team; no 7-year work history needed.

Summary

This is a night-shift travel contract for an experienced NICU RN in a high-acuity Level 4 NICU setting. The role requires flexibility to float to related pediatric units, strong neonatal critical care skills, and compliance with extensive credentialing, immunization, and competency requirements. The contract is for approximately 13 weeks with a standard 36-hour workweek.