Travel NICU RN - $2,248 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• 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: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Level III NICU position requiring 2 years of NICU experience and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Level III NICU unit within a Level IV Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• 42-bed unit caring for high-risk, critically ill preterm and term newborns
• Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3, following AWHONN staffing standards
• Provides respiratory support including nasal cannula, CPAP, NAVA, conventional and oscillator ventilation, and nitric oxide
• Manages central lines including PICC, UAC, UVC, arterial lines, Broviac, and chest tubes
• Provides NG/PO feedings, IV therapy, vasopressor support, sedation/paralytics, video EEG, and cooling therapy
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Unit equipment includes Angel Eye milk tracker, GE B450 cardiac monitoring, Medela feeding pumps, and Artic Sun cooling system
• 12-hour night shift schedule with options for 3x12 (36 hrs/week) or 4x12 (48 hrs/week)
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• Rotating holiday coverage based on start date
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to Women's Care Center (postpartum/L&D) for newborn care only, with travelers floated first

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience required, no exceptions
• Experience with high-risk newborn assessment/reassessment, IV therapy, medication administration, and NG/PO feedings
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's middle name/initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to high-risk, critically ill preterm and term newborns requiring multi-system support
• Collaborate with ancillary departments and parents to deliver exceptional infant care
• 24/7 support on the unit from Charge Nurses, Respiratory Therapy, and Neonatologists
• Additional support available from House Supervisor, Women's Health Director, NICU Nurse Manager, NICU Nurse Educator, Lactation Consultants, OT, Speech Therapy, Social Work, Case Management, Pharmacy, Dietician, and Chaplain services
• First day orientation includes meeting with Nurse Manager and Nurse Educator followed by unit training
• Second day includes training with a preceptor
• Third day includes an assigned work buddy and own patient assignment
• Time off requests subject to Nurse Manager approval
• Scrubs of any color accepted, excluding denim or camo, professional appearance required
• Free parking provided in designated areas
• First-time travelers may be considered pending manager approval
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius rules
• Former employees of Advocate Health or subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments

American Traveler Job ID #P-738606. 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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