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Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level IV NICU position requiring at least 2 years of NICU experience, including 1 year in a Level IV unit, and a WI or compact RN license.
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Work in the NICU of a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU at a Magnet-designated children's hospital
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Care for neonates ranging from under 24-28 weeks to greater than 34 weeks gestation
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Patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:3
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Manage post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vent care, and various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation
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Uses Epic charting system
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Day and night shift options available (3x12 hours), 7:00am-7:30pm or 7:00pm-7:30am
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Monday through Friday scheduling with 2-3 weekends required per 6-week scheduling period
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Floating required as needed
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Active RN license (WI or Compact) required
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Current certifications: BLS and NRP (AHA only); PALS preferred
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Minimum 2 years of total NICU III/IV experience required, with at least 1 year in a Level IV NICU
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Inpatient RN travelers must have 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
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Prior travel nurse experience required, with at least one completed Level IV NICU travel assignment preferred
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Epic experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
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Teaching hospital experience preferred
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Must pass a telemetry exam prior to start with strict passing criteria for both adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation
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Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care including IV therapy, arterial and central line management, and administration of blood products
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Skilled in neonatal medication administration including anti-seizure medications, antibiotics, IV vasopressors, and surfactants
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Experience with neurologic care including ICP monitoring, therapeutic hypothermia, and VP shunt management is valued
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Skilled in respiratory care including high frequency ventilation, oscillators, nitric oxide therapy, and ventilator management
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Experience with gastrointestinal care including NEC, gastroschisis/omphalocele, and post abdominal surgery patients is valued
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Provide developmental care, patient/family teaching, and thermoregulation support
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Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
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First-time travelers will be screened carefully for Level IV NICU experience
