Travel NICU RN - $2,503 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: 11/09/2026
• 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: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level IV NICU position requiring at least 2 years of NICU III/IV experience with a minimum of 1 year in a Level IV unit.

Details

• Work in the NICU of a Magnet-designated, Level IV pediatric facility
• Patient population includes neonates ranging from under 24 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• Patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:3
• Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Required to work 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period
• Floating required as needed
• Epic EMR used for charting

Requirements

• Active RN license (WI or compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP required (AHA only), PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of total NICU III/IV experience required, with at least 1 year in a Level IV NICU
• Experience with post-op patients, g-tubes, and trach/vent management required
• Experience with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation required
• Epic EMR experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
• Must have at least 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
• Prior travel nursing experience required, with at least one Level IV NICU travel assignment preferred

Additional Information

• Provide specialized nursing care within a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU
• Must pass a pass/fail telemetry exam with strict criteria prior to start, including adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation components
• Up to two attempts allowed for telemetry exam, with additional requirements if further attempts are needed
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers with Level IV NICU experience will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-768223. 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: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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