Travel Level IV NICU RN - $2,302 per week

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/31/2026
• 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 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Level IV NICU RN for a night shift position requiring pre/post-op surgical skills and floating to Cardiac ICU.

• Work in a highly surgical Level IV NICU at a children's hospital
• Care for a diverse patient population ranging from 23 weeks gestation to 1 year of age
• Common diagnoses include PPHN, bowel perforation/NEC, BPD, tracheostomy/G-tube evaluations, pre-op cardiac anomalies, gastroschisis, and hydrocephalus
• Night shift schedule with three 12-hour shifts per week (19:00-7:30)
• 13-week assignment length
• Required to work one extra shift every 3 weeks during periods of high census
• First to float to PICU, CCU, or med surg floors to care for patients with similar skill sets
• Epic charting system preferred

• Active RN license (Nebraska or Compact) currently in hand
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Level IV NICU experience required
• Must be comfortable floating to Cardiac ICU and working with tracheostomy patients
• Must demonstrate strong pre/post-op surgical skills
• Prior travel nursing experience required unless candidate has 5+ years of experience
• Skills required include IV therapy, blood/blood product administration, central/umbilical line care, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP) and nasogastric/nasojejunal tube placement required
• No previous permanent employment with the facility allowed

• Provide comprehensive care to critically ill neonates and infants with complex surgical and medical needs
• Responsibilities include developmental care, patient/family teaching, thermoregulation, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Perform suctioning, tracheostomy care, and management of chest tubes as needed
• Conduct sepsis work-ups and maintain isolation precautions/PPE protocols
• Must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to be considered for this position
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role unless they have 5+ years of NICU experience

American Traveler Job  #P-709567. 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.