Travel NICU RN - $3,031 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• ,es supportetsionsic patients requrequ42-bed unit within a Level IV Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• ,Care for high-risk preterm and term newborns requiring multi-system support
• Patients requiring respiratory support including including nasal cannula, CPAP, NAVA, conventional andventilation, oscillator ventilation, and nitric oxide
• ,ses central lines including PICC, UAC, UVC, arterial line, Broviac, and chest tubes
• .Provides NG/PO feedings, IV therapy, maintenance fluids, vasopressor support, sedation and paralytics, video EEG, and cooling
• .Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3, following AWHONN staffing standards
• .12-hour day shifts from 0700-1930, totaling 48 hours per week
• .Weekend rotation required every other weekend, with no guaranteed block or pattern scheduling
• No on-call requirements
• .Floating required as needed to Women's Care Center, postpartum, or L&D for newborn care only, with travelers floated first
• .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

Requirements

• Active RN license (WI or Compact) currently in hand
• .Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and STABLE
• .Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience required, with no exceptions
• .Strong skills in assessment/reassessment, IV therapy, medication administration, and NG/PO feedings
• .Ability to collaborate with ancillary departments and families to provide exceptional infant care
• EPIC EMR experience required
• .Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• .At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• .Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for travel assignments

Additional Information

• Provide specialized nursing care to high-risk, critically ill preterm and term newborns requiring multi-system support
• .Collaborate with a robust support team including 24/7 charge nurse, respiratory therapy, neonatologist, and house supervisor
• .Additional support available from Women's Health Director, NICU Nurse Manager, NICU Nurse Educator, lactation consultants, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, case management, pharmacy, dietician, and chaplain
• .Structured orientation includes meeting with Nurse Manager and Nurse Educator on day one, preceptor training on day two, and an assigned work buddy with own patient assignment by day three
• .Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis depending on start date
• .Scrubs may be any professional color; denim and camo patterns are not permitted
• .Free parking provided in designated employee areas
• .First-time travelers may be considered pending manager approval
• No radius restrictions apply, and local candidates are accepted at the same rate

American Traveler Job ID #P-738605. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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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