Travel NICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/28/2026
• Duration:
  14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 3

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Level II Special Care Nursery/Couplet Care position requiring a minimum of 2 years of NICU experience and NRP certification.

• Special Care Nursery/Couplet Care unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Level II nursery caring for neonates 32 weeks gestation and above
• 12 licensed SCN beds with an average census of 10 and typical staffing ratios of 3:1, occasionally 2:1 depending on acuity
• Patient population includes infants on CPAP and High Flow, feeder growers, rule-out sepsis, and hyperbilirubinemia cases
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Charge nurse manages the shift and attends high-risk deliveries, occasionally taking one low-acuity patient
• PCT/HUC support staff available to assist with neonatal care
• NNPs in house 24/7 with pediatrician on-call coverage
• Cerner EMR used for charting
• Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with self-scheduling
• 3 weekend shifts per month required (Friday or Saturday plus one Sunday)
• One major and one minor holiday coverage required if falling within the assignment
• No call or standby requirements
• Required to float to sister facility Chandler Regional NICU
• RNs start their own IVs; certified neonatal PICC team available for line placement

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of Level II NICU experience required;
  Level III NICU experience preferred
• Must pass a pass/fail sterile technique exam (foley catheter insertion) on Day 1 of orientation
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• May not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past 12 months

• Provide direct nursing care to neonates in a Level II Special Care Nursery and couplet care setting
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts
• Radius rule applies for eligibility, not just pay rate

American Traveler Job  #P-752432. 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
- Mother Baby
- Newborn Nursery

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.