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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neonatal ICU position at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience and an active NC or compact RN license
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53-bed NICU unit with an average patient census of 58, plus overflow capacity
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High-acuity, fast-paced neonatal environment within a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital
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Patient population includes complex respiratory, cardiac, neurological, GI/GU, and musculoskeletal conditions such as RDS, TTN, MAS, BPD, congenital heart defects, PPHN, HIE, NEC, NAS, sepsis, and TORCH infections
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Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3
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Specialized procedures and equipment include ventilator and trach management, ECMO (baby side), CRRT, EVDs, Camino ICP/temp monitoring, ART lines, CVP, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, HOFV management, and vasoactive drip titration
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EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps
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12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
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Weekend rotation requires 2 Fridays and 2 Mondays, plus every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) within each 6-week scheduling cycle
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Floating may be required to the Neonatal PCU or General Peds, including Pediatric CVICU, PICU, and general Peds unit as a helping hand (or in a clinical capacity if experience applies)
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No on-call requirements for travelers; if the NICU cannot utilize them, they may be floated to similar units as described above
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Active NC or compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS and NRP certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience, with most recent experience within the last year
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Comfort and proficiency in a high-acuity, fast-paced NICU environment required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Proficiency with Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps
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Experience with critical care vasoactive drip titration, invasive line management (ART lines, CVP), and aseptic/sterile technique
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Experience with ventilator and trach management, oral/nasal suctioning, g-tube/j-tube management, feeding tubes, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, sedation and analgesic drips, and Foley insertion and management
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Baby-side ECMO, CRRT, EVD, and Camino ICP monitoring experience preferred (manager has shown flexibility on these specific skills)
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1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
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Travelers who have previously worked a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
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First-time travelers may be considered on a case-by-case basis with manager approval depending on current staffing
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RTO requests require manager approval; travelers with significant RTO needs may be required to extend their contract to accommodate
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Holidays are worked as scheduled; the unit requires coverage on the day of, and the day before and/or after each holiday, on an every-other-holiday basis throughout the contract
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2-day departmental orientation is provided
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The unit is supported 24/7 by charge nurses, IV/VAT/PCVC team, RT, intensivists, and centralized/bedside telemetry monitoring, with in-house residents and APPs
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Scrubs must be solid navy; long-sleeve undershirts must be solid navy or white only; no tight scrubs, no other organization-branded attire, and pediatric-friendly scrub tops are encouraged
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"Bare Below Elbow" policy is enforced in the nursery — no watches, jewelry (permanent or plastic), or artificial nails are permitted
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Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, trust, accountability, respect, and flexibility
