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Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 23, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN with 2+ years of NICU experience and an active MD or Compact RN license for a 13-week travel assignment.
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Work in the NICU/Pediatric Med-Surg unit of a pediatric hospital
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Patient population includes premature infants and cases involving AOP, ROP, BLD/CLD, cardiac defects, feeding issues, NAS, and iatrogenic NAS
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Tracheostomy experience required
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Patient ratio of 1:3-4
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Meditech charting system experience preferred
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Rotating day/night shifts on a 3x12 schedule (7:00 AM-7:30 PM / 7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
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Every other weekend required
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Floating required within the specialty
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No on-call responsibilities
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Active RN license (Maryland or Compact) required
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BLS certification required (AHA only)
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CPI certification typically required, Calm Every Storm online version accepted
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NRP or AAP certification accepted
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Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
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Tracheostomy care and management experience required
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Ventilator management experience required
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Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, TPN/lipids, and pediatric dosage calculations
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Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management and oxygen delivery systems
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Experience with neurologic conditions including seizure disorders and anti-seizure medications
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Experience with cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management preferred
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Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
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Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care including feedings (bottle, breast, gavage), NG tube insertion/management, and wound assessment
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Utilize infection prevention practices including isolation precautions and PPE
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Assist with procedures such as lumbar punctures
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Manage administration of blood and blood products and emergency medications
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Holiday coverage required as scheduled
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Travelers are given priority for floating within scope with no restrictions
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Candidates must live 50+ miles from the facility to be considered for travel pay unless otherwise specified
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Returning staff must have a 12-month break before returning as a traveler
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Returning travelers typically must have a 6-month break from the health system before starting a new assignment
