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: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Level IV NICU position requiring at least 2 years of total NICU III/IV experience, including a minimum of 1 year in a Level IV NICU.

Details

• Work in the NICU of a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center
• Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU caring for neonates from across Wisconsin and beyond
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3
• Care for post-op patients, including those with g-tubes, trach/vent management, and various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation
• Day and Night shifts available, 3x12 hours (7:00am-7:30pm or 7:00pm-7:30am)
• Monday through Friday scheduling with 2-3 weekends required per 6-week scheduling period
• Uses Epic charting system
• Floating required as needed

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP (AHA only); PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of total NICU III/IV experience required, with at least 1 full year in a Level IV NICU
• Level III and Level IV experience may be combined to meet the 2-year total, but 1 year must be Level IV
• Inpatient RN travelers must have 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty being applied to
• Prior travel experience required, preferably including at least one completed Level IV NICU assignment
• Epic experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
• Experience with post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation required
• Must pass a telemetry exam prior to start, meeting strict criteria for both adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation

Additional Information

• Provide specialized nursing care for neonates in a Magnet-designated, nationally recognized pediatric facility
• Skills utilized may include IV therapy, UAC/UVC management, ventilator management, neonatal dosage calculations, and care for conditions such as NEC, gastroschisis/omphalocele, and neonatal sepsis
• Additional preferred skills include arterial line management, central line care, therapeutic hypothermia, high frequency ventilation, and post cardiac surgery care
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers with Level IV NICU experience will be considered
• Parking permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite; alternative transportation options such as bus and park & ride are available

American Traveler Job ID #P-738774. 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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