Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Baltimore, MD

Manage and monitor patients with conditions including prematurity, AOP, ROP, BLD/CLD, cardiac defects, feeding issues, NAS, and iatrogenic NAS. Schedule / Job Type Contract | 13 Weeks | 3x12-Hour Rotating Day/Night Shifts (07:00–19:30 / 19:00–07:30) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays Required as Scheduled.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU / Pediatric

Location

Baltimore, MD | Acute Care – Pediatric/Surgical Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | 3x12-Hour Rotating Day/Night Shifts (07:00–19:30 / 19:00–07:30) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays Required as Scheduled

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Pediatric/Surgical unit with a focus on neonatal and pediatric populations
• Manage and monitor patients with conditions including prematurity, AOP, ROP, BLD/CLD, cardiac defects, feeding issues, NAS, and iatrogenic NAS
• Deliver care to patients requiring tracheostomy (Trach) management — experience required
• Float within specialty as required; travelers are first to float
• Participate in rotating day and night shifts, including every other weekend and holidays as scheduled

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with NICU background required
• Active Maryland RN License or active Compact License at time of submission required
• BLS certification – American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Tracheostomy experience required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address) to be eligible — locals under 50 miles are not accepted unless the posting specifically states otherwise
• Former staff of this health system must have been separated for a minimum of 12 months before returning as a traveler

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a PCU or Step-Down setting within a pediatric or neonatal environment
• Familiarity with cardiac defects, prematurity management, and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)
• NRP certification (NRP or AAP accepted)
• CPI certification (Calm Every Storm online version is the currently accepted online vendor)

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, making this an excellent opportunity to launch a travel nursing career in a specialized pediatric setting
• Expected 36 hours per week with a rotating schedule offering variety across day and night shifts