Travel NICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/03/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a high-risk Level III unit, requiring prior travel experience and TX or compact RN licensure.

• High-risk Level III NICU setting
• Day shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 36 or 48 hours per week considered
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Attends high-risk deliveries
• Cares for neonates across all gestational ages, including those under 24-28 weeks

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Cerner charting system experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial and central line management, and UAC/UVC care
• Experience administering blood products, vasopressors, antibiotics, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Competent in ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), high frequency ventilation, and nitric oxide therapy
• Experience with therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket) and lumbar puncture assistance
• Charge experience preferred

• Responsibilities include APGAR scoring, developmental care, thermoregulation, and patient/family teaching
• Manages neonatal conditions such as NEC, neonatal sepsis, respiratory distress syndrome, and neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Provides respiratory support including bubble CPAP, HFNC, and suctioning
• Supports feeding methods including breastfeeding, bottle, and gavage feeding
• Performs phototherapy, blood glucose monitoring, and insulin administration as needed
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening, including marijuana testing, with any positive result resulting in automatic cancellation
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-768720. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.