Travel NICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level II NICU position requiring NRP certification and prior charge RN experience in neonatal delivery support

• Acute care Level II NICU/Nursery treating infants from 30 weeks gestation, with telehealth neonatology support for 30-32 week infants and pediatrician partnership for 32+ weeks
• 11-bed, 9-room unit
• Patient ratios vary by acuity, up to 1:2 or 1:3 for feeder-growers
• 12-hour night shifts scheduled 630p-7a
• Uses EPIC EMR
• RNs required to titrate drips including fluids, TPN, and blood products
• RT equipment on unit includes ventilators and CPAP, with respiratory therapy managing equipment
• Cardiac monitors present on unit; RNs read their own monitor strips
• Weekend rotation required every third weekend, plus assistance filling additional open weekend shifts
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• May be placed on call during low patient volume periods since only 2 RNs are scheduled per shift
• Rare floating to Postpartum unit if NICU census is closed

• Active RN license (NE state or Compact/NLC) required, active at time of consideration with no pending licenses accepted
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required, with active copies needed for consideration
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Charge RN experience in a Level II NICU preferred
• Must be comfortable serving as the baby nurse at deliveries and C-sections, including new newborn admissions
• Experience running bubble CPAP and ventilators required
• Comfortable titrating drips such as fluids, TPN, and blood products
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

• Serve as the primary NICU nurse attending deliveries and C-sections for newborn admissions and stabilization
• NNP in house 24/7 to support NICU care
• No nurse aides staffed on the unit
• Navy scrubs required per unit dress code
• Unit-specific competency orientation provided
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility per state radius requirement
• Candidates directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year are not eligible; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable

American Traveler Job  #P-747809. 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.