Travel NICU RN - $2,218 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• 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: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Level IV NICU RN for a night shift position requiring at least 2 years of NICU experience including 1 year at Level IV, with WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the NICU of a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center that includes a Level IV NICU
• Care for neonates across a range of gestational ages, including those less than 24-28 weeks and 29-34 weeks
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00pm-7:30am, Monday through Friday
• Required to work 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period
• Floating required as needed
• Uses Epic charting system, experience required and preferably within the last 12 months
• Manage post-op patients, g-tubes, and trach/vent care with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation

Requirements

• Active RN license (WI or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP (AHA only) required, PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years total NICU experience required, with at least 1 full year in a Level IV NICU
• Level III and Level IV experience may be combined to reach the 2-year total, but 1 year Level IV is mandatory
• Epic EMR experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
• Experience with post-op patient care, g-tube management, and trach/vent care required
• Experience with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation required
• Prior travel nurse experience required, with at least one completed Level IV NICU assignment preferred
• Must pass a telemetry exam prior to start, including adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation with strict passing criteria

Additional Information

• Provide specialized neonatal intensive care within a Magnet-designated, nationally recognized pediatric medical and surgical center
• Skills utilized may include IV therapy, UAC/UVC management, neonatal dosage calculations, ventilator management, and care for conditions such as NEC, gastroschisis, and neonatal sepsis
• Support developmental care practices and patient/family teaching
• Must reside within 50 miles of the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers will be considered, with priority given to those who have completed at least one prior Level IV NICU assignment
• Parking permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite, with alternative transportation options available including bus and park & ride

American Traveler Job ID #P-738662. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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