Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American-Traveler; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a NICU RN for a 13-week pediatric hospital assignment requiring 2 years of NICU experience with trach/vent skills and an active MD or Compact RN license. The role includes rotating 3x12 hour shifts and responsibilities in a high-acuity NICU.

Responsibilities include caring for neonates through pediatrics, performing tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and central line care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (MD or Compact) is required.
• BLS and CPI certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to neonatal and pediatric patients.
• Care for neonates, infants, and children with respiratory, cardio, and GI support.

Skills

Active RN license

BLS

CPI

Tools

Meditech

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN for a 13-week pediatric hospital assignment requiring 2 years of NICU experience with trach/vent skills and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license, MD state or Compact, required
• BLS and CPI certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required (non-negotiable)
• Experience with pediatric trach/vent care required
• Meditech charting system experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Work in the NICU of a pediatric hospital
• Patient population includes neonates, infants, and pediatrics
• Common diagnoses include prematurity, AOP, ROP, BLD/CLD, cardiac defects, feeding issues, and NAS
• Patient ratio is 1:3, up to 1:4 with lower acuity patients
• Uses specialized equipment including trach/vents, PICCs/central lines, and TPN/IL
• Rotating day/night shifts, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30 or 07:00-19:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within specialty or sister units as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Scrubs of any color or print are permitted
• Provide direct nursing care to neonatal and pediatric patients requiring respiratory, cardiovascular, and GI support
• Perform tasks such as tracheostomy care, ventilator management, central line care, and TPN/lipid administration
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments with no scheduling restrictions
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility unless locals are explicitly accepted
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Former staff must be separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have a break of at least 6 months before returning to the same facility or unit

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts