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Shift: Rotating, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 14, 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 III/IV experience, including 1 year in a Level IV NICU.
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Work in the NICU of a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center that includes a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU
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Care for neonates across gestational age ranges including under 24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and over 34 weeks
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Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity
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Manage post-op patients, g-tubes, and trach/vent care with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation
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Utilize Epic charting system
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13-week assignment with day shift (7:00am-7:30pm) or night shift (7:00pm-7:30am) 4x12 hour schedules
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Work Monday through Friday with 2-3 weekends required per 6-week scheduling period
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Floating required as needed
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Active WI RN license or compact license required
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Current BLS and NRP certifications required (AHA only)
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PALS certification preferred
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Minimum 2 years total NICU III/IV experience required, with at least 1 full year in a Level IV NICU
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Level III and Level IV experience may be combined to reach the 2-year total, but 1 year must be in Level IV
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Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty required for inpatient RN travelers
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Epic charting experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
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Experience with post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and various ventilation modes required
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Prior travel nursing experience required, with preference for at least one completed Level IV NICU assignment
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First-time travelers with Level IV NICU experience will be screened for consideration
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Provide specialized neonatal intensive care within a Magnet-designated pediatric hospital known for nationally recognized pediatric specialists
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Skills utilized may include UAC/UVC management, IV therapy, blood product administration, neonatal dosage calculations, and management of conditions such as NEC, gastroschisis, and respiratory distress syndrome
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Additional clinical exposure may include therapeutic hypothermia, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, and oscillator management
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Pass/fail telemetry testing required prior to start, including separate adult and pediatric cardiac rhythm exams with strict passing criteria
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Candidates have up to two testing attempts, with a third attempt possible only after submitting a certificate of completion for a cardiac interpretation review course
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Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
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Parking permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite, though alternative transportation options are available
