NICU Registered Nurse
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in a Level 3 or 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) caring for infants including premature babies as early as 22 weeks gestation.
• Patient diagnoses include surgical infants, hypoxic injury, and other critical neonatal conditions.
• Special procedures and equipment used: Therapeutic Hypothermia, Nitric Oxide, UAC/UVC lines, Broviac catheters, tracheostomies, gastrostomy tubes, ostomies, Tecotherm, BCPAP, Ram NC, Alaris IV pumps, Med Fusion feeding pumps, Servo ventilators, HFOV, Baby Leo, Giraffe incubators.
• Unit systems include Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR, and 4P.
• Float requirement includes Pediatrics, PICU, and nursery care for infants up to 12 months.
• Self-scheduling based on unit needs.

Shift & Hours

• Night shift only: 12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• 36 hours per week (3 shifts per week)
• Patient-to-nurse ratios range from 1:2 to 1:4
• Weekend requirement: 3 Fridays, 3 Saturdays, and 3 Sundays over a 6-week period
• No call requirement
• Return to Office (RTO) after booking is not allowed onsite; max 7 days RTO for auto offers

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), including experience within the last year
• Ventilator experience required
• Certifications:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Orientation & Dress Code

• 24 hours of unit orientation provided
• Scrubs color: Navy blue or white

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including local county, federal court, national criminal database, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree earned
• Drug screening required within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days and annual updates required
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training required (not required for non-clinical)
• Immunizations and titers required or boosters for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (facility-specific declination form required if titer negative/equivocal)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Various facility-specific education modules and compliance training required prior to start

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Employment application must be uploaded
• Professional references: 2 within 3 years for travel and acute care positions
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Confidentiality agreement, hospital policies acknowledgment, and other facility-specific documents required
• Photo for badge must be submitted promptly after signing contract (passport style, white background, business attire)
• Corporate ID and I-Learn account setup required within 72 hours of contract signing, including proof of login

Patient Population & Care Focus

• Neonates including premature infants and surgical cases
• Infants up to 12 months in related pediatric units when floated
• Care involves advanced neonatal life support and specialized equipment

This position is ideal for experienced NICU nurses seeking a travel contract with a focus on high-acuity neonatal care in a Level 3 or 4 NICU setting.