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Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,563 per week

American Traveler

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 2 days ago
  • $2,563 Per Week

Highlights

American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Level IV trauma teaching hospital, requiring Level III-IV NICU experience and an active AR or compact RN license. Provide specialized neonatal intensive care including ventilator management, post-surgical care, and support for complex conditions such as diaphragmatic hernia, NEC, and spina bifida.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLittle Rock, AR

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/16/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Level IV trauma teaching hospital, requiring Level III-IV NICU experience and an active AR or compact RN license

Details

  • Level IV, 104-bed NICU with 8 beds per pod
  • 12-hour night shift schedule, 36 hours per week
  • Every other weekend required with holiday coverage as needed
  • No on-call requirements
  • Floating required within the ICU cluster (NICU, PICU, Burn ICU) with travelers floated first
  • Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3/4 based on acuity
  • Patient population includes micro-premies, VLBW infants, surgical cases, and transfers from Level II NICUs
  • Average patient length of stay is approximately 40 days
  • Uses EPIC EMR and Pyxis medication system
  • Equipment includes GE monitors, Servo ventilators, ECMO, Nitric Oxide, HFOV, Jet Vent, and Kangaroo Care isolettes
  • Respiratory therapists manage ventilators with anesthesia support available
  • Advanced practice providers present on the unit

Requirements

  • Active RN license (AR or Compact) required
  • BLS certification required
  • 3+ years of clinical experience in a Level III-IV NICU required
  • Recent experience with trach patients required
  • EPIC EMR experience required
  • NCC Neonatal ICU RN certification preferred
  • Must test negative for nicotine

Additional Information

  • Provide specialized neonatal intensive care including ventilator management, post-surgical care, and support for complex conditions such as diaphragmatic hernia, NEC, and spina bifida
  • Dedicated multi-disciplinary team with 24/7 neonatologist coverage
  • RNs can expect 2-3 days of orientation and specialty testing
  • Facility dress code must be followed
  • Scheduling managed by manager or scheduler; no self-scheduling available
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply
  • Local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-779628. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 

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