Travel NICU RN - $2,146 per week

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/07/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 2 Special Care Nursery/NICU position requiring 2+ years of relevant nursery experience and NRP certification.

• Work in an 8-bed Special Care Level 2 Nursery within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes full term, early term, and pre-term neonates
• Common diagnoses and treatments include NAS/NOWS, TTN, IV antibiotics, Bubble CPAP, and OG/NG feeds
• Patient ratios range from 1:2 to 1:3
• Uses Meditech and GE Centricity EHR systems
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Weekend requirement of 2 shifts per month
• No on-call requirements
• Float requirements to Mother/Baby Postpartum unit

• Active RN license (KY or Compact) required
• Current certifications: NRP, STABLE, and BLS
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Level 2 Nursery or higher NICU setting
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration

• Provide neonatal care in a Special Care Nursery including attending deliveries and initiating/running NRP resuscitation when needed
• Facility is an undesignated trauma level, 295-bed acute care hospital
• Scrub color required is Royal Blue or hospital-issued OR scrubs
• Hoodies and sweatshirts are not permitted attire
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for travel rate
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time during the assignment
• Weekly orientation occurs on Mondays

American Traveler Job  #P-742386. 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.