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:
  
  12/04/2026
• Duration:
  10 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Dec 4, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Neonatal ICU RN for a Level I Trauma Center academic medical center, requiring at least 2 years of Level III NICU experience and a CT or compact RN license.

• Work in the NICU of a Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center with over 1,000 staffed beds
• Neonatal patient population with average staffing ratio of 1:2-4
• Day (7a-7p) and Night (7p-7a) shifts available, each on a 3x12 hour schedule
• Schedule set in 6-week blocks based on census and staffing needs; clinicians generally do not alternate between day and night shifts within a week, except during orientation
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within scope to meet facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic charting system
• 10-week winter coverage assignment

• Active RN license (CT or Compact) required prior to start date
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, starting and maintaining IVs, and central/implanted line care required
• Phlebotomy skills required
• Experience with placement and management of oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal tubes required
• 1 professional reference required
• Must successfully pass a unit orientation medication competency assessment covering dosage calculations and the Five Rights of Medication Administration
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only

• Provide direct nursing care to neonatal ICU patients, including medication administration, IV and central line management, and feeding tube care
• Participate in unit orientation including a pass/fail medication competency assessment
• Travelers must be prepared to perform medication calculations independently
• Travelers are obligated to participate in natural disaster or other emergency response activities as needed
• Maximum of 5 days RTO permitted, with no holiday RTO allowed for this assignment
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• Local radius restrictions are waived for this 10-week assignment
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-781274. 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
- 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.