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: 10/05/2026
• 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: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a Level III unit requiring therapeutic cooling experience and a TN or compact RN license.

Details

• Level III Neonatal ICU setting caring for premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates
• Manages super high-acuity patients requiring advanced respiratory and hemodynamic support
• Uses ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, and high-flow oxygen equipment
• Manages central lines, PICC lines, and umbilical lines (UAC/UVC)
• Administers and titrates IV medications, continuous infusions, TPN, and blood products
• Night shift schedule from 18:30-07:00
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA) and NRP (AHA/AAP) certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required, though 3-4+ years of strong Level III NICU experience preferred
• Hands-on therapeutic hypothermia/cooling experience required
• Must be able to independently manage complex, high-acuity NICU patients with minimal supervision
• STABLE certification may be required based on facility policy
• Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Full Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two separate professional references required

Additional Information

• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization and respond quickly to neonatal deterioration or emergencies
• 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 experience preferred but first-time travelers may still be considered
• Must reside within a facility-specific radius to qualify for the full travel rate; local candidates within the radius may be considered at a reduced rate
• Must have a US Social Security number and provide a US home address

American Traveler Job ID #P-755645. 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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