Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,218 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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.

Details

• Work in the NICU of a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU at a Magnet-designated pediatric hospital
• Care for neonatal patients across a range of gestational ages, including those under 24-28 weeks
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3
• Uses Epic charting system
• Day/evening shift, 12 hours, 7:00am-7:30pm, Monday through Friday
• Required to work 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period
• Floating required as needed
• Manages post-op patients, g-tubes, and trach/vent care with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact required
• BLS and NRP certifications required (AHA only)
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of total NICU III/IV experience required, with at least 1 year in a Level IV NICU
• Two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty being submitted to
• Epic experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred, ideally including at least one Level IV NICU assignment
• Must pass a telemetry exam prior to start with strict passing criteria for both adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation

Additional Information

• Provide specialized neonatal intensive care in a pediatric medical and surgical center known for nationally recognized specialists
• Skills utilized may include arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC management, ventilator management, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with conditions such as NEC, gastroschisis/omphalocele, seizure disorders, and respiratory distress syndrome is valuable
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have Level IV NICU experience
• Parking permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite, with alternative transportation options available

American Traveler Job ID #P-732080. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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