Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 93,000 - 103,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN with a Level IV NICU background for a teaching hospital's Level 1 trauma center in Washington, DC. Active DC licensure is required along with rotating shift flexibility.

The role involves 36 hours per week on rotating Day/Night 3x12 shifts, with every other weekend and holiday. Neonatal care includes complex conditions and use of Cerner EMR, with no on-call requirements.

Qualifications

Active DC RN license or proof of pending DC license with date and number.
BLS certification; NRP and PALS certifications preferred.
Minimum 2 years NICU experience; 1.5+ years Level IV NICU strongly preferred.
Recent tracheostomy care and ventilator management experience required (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP).
NICU IV therapy including arterial line management and IV vasopressor administration.
Cerner charting experience preferred; no background/licensing issues.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care for neonates across gestational ages.
Coordinate care in a Level IV NICU with cross-unit rotation (PICU/CICU).
Manage phototherapy, glucose monitoring, feeding, NG/NJ tube care.
Maintain infection control protocols and sepsis workups.
Support breastfeeding and safe handling of breast milk.

Skills

NICU experience

Level IV NICU

DC RN license

Education

RN license (DC)

Tools

Cerner EMR

Cerner charting

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$2,266/wk

Washington, District Of Columbia

Assignment Overview

Overview

Magnet Hospital

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Posted 3 days ago

Shift

Rotating, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 12, 2026

Length

13 weeks

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Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN with a Level IV NICU background for a teaching hospital's Level 1 trauma center, requiring active DC licensure and rotating shift flexibility.

Details

Level IV NICU within a children's hospital designated for the highest level of care for premature and critically ill newborns
70 beds dedicated to Neonatal ICU within a 323-bed inpatient facility
Patient ratios vary by acuity, ranging from 1:1 to 1:4, with 1:2 being most common
Day (3x12, 7:00-19:30) and Night (3x12, 19:00-7:30) shifts with rotation required every 3-4 weeks
Every other weekend and every other holiday required
No on-call requirements
Floating required to other critical care units including PICU and CICU, with no age cutoff on patients
Uses Cerner EMR
Coordinates care for complex conditions including congenital heart defects, ECMO, respiratory distress/failure, pulmonary hypertension, genetic/metabolic disorders, and sepsis

Requirements

Active DC RN license required, or proof of pending application with submission date and application number
MD or VA compact/state license may also apply depending on residency
BLS certification required; NRP and PALS certifications preferred
Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required, with at least 1.5+ years of Level IV NICU experience strongly preferred
Recent tracheostomy care and ventilator management experience required (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
NICU IV therapy experience required, including arterial line management, blood/blood product administration, and IV vasopressor administration
Experience with neonates across all gestational ages, including under 24-28 weeks
Cerner charting experience preferred
No background check or license hits permitted, without exception

Additional Information

Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care including phototherapy, blood glucose monitoring, feeding management (bottle, breast, gavage), and NG/NJ tube placement and care
Manage infectious disease precautions including isolation protocols, PPE, and sepsis workups
Support breastfeeding and proper handling of breast milk
Perform colostomy/ileostomy management and care as needed
Scrubs may be any color but must be logo-free and child-friendly
First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
Local candidates accepted with no mileage restriction at the same bill rate
Maximum RTO of 7 days; missed shifts must be made up within the same week
Returning travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year
Pre-start training modules must be completed prior to orientation
A photo must be provided upon contract signature if offered and accepted

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,266/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$29,457

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$117,828

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$684/wk

Regular Hours

$19.00 x 36 hours/wk = $684

Weekly Stipends

$1,582/wk

Lodging

$157.99 x 7 days = $1,106

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,266/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,039 - $2,266. The $2,266 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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