Travel NICU Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Huntington, West Virginia.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/10/2026
• 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 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a night shift travel contract requiring a minimum of 3 years of NICU experience and proficiency with CPAP, HFNC, and intermediate neonatal patients.

• Hospital-based NICU setting with floating required to a stepdown NICU unit
• Cares for neonates 29-34 weeks and >34 weeks gestational age, including intermediate-level patients
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Responsible for managing patients on CPAP, HFNC, and RAM cannula, among other respiratory support modalities
• Patient care includes neonatal sepsis and sepsis workup, neonatal abstinence syndrome, IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, anti-seizure medications, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Skills required include blood glucose monitoring, hyperbilirubinemia management, phototherapy, breastfeeding support and breast milk handling, central line/implanted line care, phlebotomy, thermoregulation, and respiratory distress syndrome care
• Feeding responsibilities include bottle, breast, and gavage feedings, as well as placement and management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes
• Telemetry monitoring performed on the unit
• Documents in Cerner
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:00
• Every other weekend required

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum of 3 years of NICU experience required
• NICU Level II and Level III skills required
• Experience with CPAP, HFNC, and RAM cannula required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

• Responsibilities include developmental care, patient and family teaching, and isolation precautions/PPE compliance
• Hunter green scrubs required
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-726587. 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

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.