Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,760 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN with a minimum of 3 years in a Level 3 or 4 ICN for a 13-week night shift contract requiring ventilator experience and NRP certification.

• NICU setting within a hospital environment caring for critically ill neonates
• Patient population includes premature infants (as young as 22 weeks), surgical infants, and hypoxic injury cases
• Specialized procedures include Therapeutic Hypothermia, Nitric Oxide therapy, UAC/UVC, PCL placement, Broviac, Trachs, GTT, and Ostomies
• Equipment used includes Tecotherm, BCPAP, Ram NC, Alaris IV pumps, Med Fusion for feedings, Servo Vents, HFOV, Baby Leo, and Giraffe warmers
• Charting systems include Epic and Pyxis; Epic experience preferred
• Patient ratios are 1:2–4
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:15 AM (18:45–07:15), 36 hours per week
• Self-scheduling per unit needs
• Weekend requirement: 3 Fridays, 3 Saturdays, and 3 Sundays per 6-week period
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating may be required to Peds, PICU, or Nursery for infants up to 12 months of age
• 13-week contract minimum; longer contracts may be available

• Active NC RN license or Compact RN license (license/certs pending at time of consideration are acceptable)
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience in a Level 3 or 4 ICN required
• Ventilator experience required
• Two professional manager/supervisor references from within the past 12 months are highly preferred
• Former permanent, PRN, or EP staff of Novant Health or New Hanover must have a 12-month gap before being eligible to apply as a traveler

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
• 24 hours of unit orientation provided; orientation begins on a weekly schedule
• Pre-start online modules are required (approximately 8–10 hours for acute care roles) and must also be completed annually
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO is not permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be approved provided it does not fall on a holiday
• Travel pairs are allowed, but each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Scrub color requirement: navy blue or white

American Traveler Job ID #P-716272. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.