Travel NICU RN - $2,082 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• 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: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a Level III unit requiring hands-on therapeutic cooling experience and independent management of high-acuity neonates.

Details

• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit setting
• Shift schedule of 06:45-19:15
• 13-week assignment length
• Cares for premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates
• Manages high-acuity patients requiring advanced respiratory and hemodynamic support
• Utilizes ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, and high-flow oxygen
• Monitors and manages central lines, PICC lines, and umbilical lines (UAC/UVC)
• Administers and titrates IV medications, continuous infusions, TPN, and blood products

Requirements

• Active RN license (TN or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), NRP (AHA/AAP)
• STABLE certification may be required based on facility policy
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; 3-4+ years of Level III NICU experience preferred
• Strong experience caring for high-acuity and critically ill neonates required
• Hands-on therapeutic hypothermia/cooling experience required
• Must be able to independently manage complex NICU patients with minimal supervision
• Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Current license and primary source verification required within 30 days prior to start

Additional Information

• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization as needed
• Recognize and respond quickly to neonatal deterioration and emergency situations
• Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments and closely monitor changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and the multidisciplinary NICU team
• Provide education and emotional support to parents and families throughout the infant's hospitalization
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Local candidates accepted, though a radius rule applies that may affect pay rate
• COVID vaccination is not required

American Traveler Job ID #P-755579. 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

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