Travel NICU RN

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

• 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:
  
  Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a Level III NICU RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring recent NICU experience and NRP/BLS certification.

• Level III NICU unit within a 42-bed department
• Cares for neonates 22 weeks gestation and above, including preterm and surgical patients
• Patient ratios of 2:1 or 1:1 depending on acuity for Level 3, and 3:1 for Level 2
• Uses radiant warmers, isolettes, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, ventilators, oscillators, JETs, CPAP, NIPPV, high flow nasal cannula, EKG monitors, and breast milk warmers
• EMR systems used are CPN and Meditech
• Night shift schedule from 7PM-7AM over a 13-week assignment
• Night shift staff work 5 weekends (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) during the assignment
• Floating required to Mother Baby unit, limited to managing babies only

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP (Advanced 9th Edition) certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent NICU experience required
• Skilled in safe medication administration and calculation, including EBM handling using the 5 patient rights
• Experience caring for patients with NG/OG tubes, CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and nasal cannula
• Experience caring for patients with PIVs, PICCs, and UAC/UVC lines
• Proficient in lab draws and NAS scoring
• Knowledgeable in escalating patient concerns and demonstrating developmentally appropriate care for preterm infants
• Experience with ETT, ventilators, JETs, cooling therapy, and surgical patients preferred
• 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

• Provide comprehensive NICU care including assisting with intubations, UAC/UVC placement, eye exams, X-rays, ultrasounds, EEG, EKG, lumbar punctures, lab draws, PICC placement, circumcisions, and bedside surgical procedures
• Promotes safe sleeping practices for infants at 32-34 weeks gestation
• Works within a team-oriented culture and is open to receiving feedback
• Royal Blue scrub color required
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-756630. 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.