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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a travel contract at a large academic Level I Trauma Center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and NRP certification.
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Position is in a Neonatal ICU (NICU) at a large, academic Level I Trauma Center with over 1,500 staffed beds
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Typical patient ratio is 1:2–4
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Schedule is 3x12-hour shifts, available on both day (7:00–19:00) and night (19:00–7:00) rotations
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Schedules are built in 6-week blocks and may vary based on census and staffing needs
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Shift switches between days and nights within the same week are generally avoided, except during orientation to fulfill required hours
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Every other weekend is required
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Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs
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No on-call requirement
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Charting is done in Epic
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Parking is available at the facility for a monthly fee
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Active CT or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted but must be active prior to start date
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Current certifications required: BLS and NRP
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Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
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Prior experience in a large Trauma Center setting required
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Proficiency with IVs, central lines, OG/NG feeds, and phlebotomy required
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Epic EMR experience preferred
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Nursing license must be free of prior disciplinary actions
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1 professional reference required for consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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Former permanent staff of this health system must have been separated for at least 2 years before being considered as a traveler
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Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved; requests exceeding 7 days require facility approval; block scheduling cannot be accommodated
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Flu vaccination is required; declinations are not accepted
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COVID vaccination and booster are required, with religious or medical exemptions considered
