Travel NICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/18/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a NICU position requiring 2 years of Level III NICU experience and a CT or compact RN license.

• Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center setting with 1,567 staffed beds
• Neonatal ICU unit with patient ratios averaging 1:2-4
• Day (3x12, 7:00-19:00) and Night (3x12, 19:00-7:00) shift options, scheduled in 6-week blocks
• Staff generally do not switch between day and night shifts within the same week, except during orientation
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active CT or compact RN license required prior to start date
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience required
• Experience with IVs, central lines, OG/NG feeds, and phlebotomy required
• Trauma Center experience at a large facility required
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious/medical exemptions only accepted

• Complete a pass/fail medication competency assessment during unit orientation covering dosage calculations, the Five Rights of Medication Administration, and related skills
• Responsibilities include starting and maintaining IVs, central/implanted line care, and placement/management of oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal tubes
• Travelers are obligated to participate in natural disaster or other emergency response activities as needed
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require additional approval
• Local candidates are not accepted if within 75 miles of the hospital
• Returning staff must have been separated from permanent employment for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• First-time travelers are accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-750109. 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.