Travel NICU RN - $2,038 per week

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• 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 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a NICU position requiring NRP certification and preterm infant IV insertion skills.

• Work in a 6-bed NICU (5 open bays, 1 isolation room) within a hospital setting
• Care for critically ill preterm and term infants at a 1:2-3 patient ratio
• Unit staffed with RNs and Respiratory Therapists
• Utilize GE 650 monitors, Medela breast pumps, syringe pumps, IV pumps, and bili-lights
• Chart using Meditech and Centricity Perinatal documentation systems
• Schedule consists of three 12-hour night shifts per week (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Arrive in time for huddle at 6:45
• Float to Birth Response/Stork Nurse role as needed

• Active RN license (VA or Compact)
• Current BLS and NRP (Advanced 9th Edition) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Experience with IV insertion in preterm and term infants required
• Advanced skills required in ventilator support, CPAP, UVC placement, surfactant administration, needle decompression, and TPN/lipid administration
• Strong independent assessment skills with knowledge of signs of declining health in preterm infants
• Strong communication skills and breastfeeding support knowledge
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

• Perform newborn resuscitation, intubation, umbilical line placement, surfactant administration, needle decompression, chest tube insertion, and NG/OG feedings
• Collaborate closely with a supportive neonatology team in a newly opened NICU (2023) featuring new equipment
• Follow AIDET communication standards and maintain a courteous, respectful patient experience
• Hospital-provided scrubs required; change into scrubs upon arrival and departure
• Block scheduling available
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-742478. 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.