Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal ICU
About the Position:
Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The ideal candidate will thrive in a high acuity, fast-paced environment, providing exceptional care to critically ill newborns.
Unit Information:
- Beds: 53 plus overflow (average patient census: 58)
- Type of Unit: Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
- Teaching Hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Certified Stroke Center
- Patient Ratios: Varies based on acuity (1:1, 1:2, 1:3)
Common Diagnoses:
- Respiratory: Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Cardiac: Congenital Heart Defects, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
- Neuro: Seizures, Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
- GI/GU/Musculoskeletal/Endocrine: Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Feeding Intolerance, Acute/Chronic Renal Failure, Birth Trauma, Congenital Anomalies, Sepsis, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of strong Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience
- Current RN license, BLS, and NRP certifications required
- Comfortable with high acuity and fast-paced care environments
- Experience with EPIC, EVD management, ICP and temperature monitoring devices, vasoactive drip titration, and critical care procedures
Support Staff:
- Unit Secretary available every shift
- 24/7 Charge Nurse
- Resource Nurse and IV/VAT/PCVC Team available around the clock
- In-house Intensivists, Residents, and Advanced Practice Providers (APP)
- Unit-Based Educators and Clinical Supervisors
Technology/Equipment:
- Electronic Medical Records: EPIC
- IV Pumps: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps
- Medical Dispensing: Omnicell
- Monitoring Systems: Phillips
- Additional Equipment: PIV Ultrasound, Tecotherm, and Breast Milk Scanning systems
Scheduling Requirements:
- Weekend rotation required: 2 Fridays, 2 Mondays, and every other weekend
- No on-call duty; travelers may be floated to similar units as needed
- Holidays: Travelers are expected to work scheduled holidays
- Shifts: 0645-1915 and 1845-0715
Additional Notes:
- Scrub Color: Navy
- Dress Code: Solid Navy or White, excluding tight outfits or organizational branded attire
- Practice Guidelines: Adhere to "Bare Below Elbow" standard in nurseries
- Parking: Free for all staff
- Unit Culture: Teamwork, Trust, Accountability, Respect, Compassion, Flexibility
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19175298. 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: RN:NICU,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.