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American Traveler
Travel RN - Neonatal ICU
Job Description
Assignment Overview Shift:
Days, 3x12hrsHours:
36 hrs/wkStart Date:
Oct 5, 2026Length:
13 weeksOpenings:
1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level II NICU position requiring NRP and STABLE certification along with prior travel assignment experience. Details Level II NICU/Special Care Nursery setting within a hospital Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 0700-1900 Every other weekend and every other holiday required Float to Postpartum and Labor and Delivery for neonatal care required 1:3 patient ratio Cares for neonates ranging from less than 24-28 weeks to greater than 34 weeks gestation Uses Cerner charting system Uses ventilation systems for High-Flow O2, CPAP, and Mechanical Ventilation Uses Point of Care Blood Glucose Measurement devices and BD Alaris Smart Pumps Requirements Active RN license (MD or Compact) currently in hand Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and STABLE Minimum 2 years of NICU II experience required within the last 7 years CPAP experience required Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum 80% overall score and 100% on lethal rhythms Proficient in respiratory support via High Flow O2, CPAP, Bubble CPAP, and Mechanical Ventilation Proficient in central line management, peripheral IV insertion, lab draws, and IV antibiotic administration Knowledge of apnea and bradycardia related to pre-term infants Experience stabilizing newborns less than 32 weeks and preparing for transport to a Level III facility Experience with thermoregulation in premature and full-term infants, including passive cooling Skills in IV therapy, blood and blood product administration, UAC care, and neonatal dosage calculations Skills in ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), dysrhythmia interpretation, and isolation precautions Record of multiple successfully completed travel assignments with no cancellations Two supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment Flu vaccine required Additional Information Provide consistent monitoring and stabilization of cardiopulmonary, neurologic, metabolic, and thermal functions in neonates Assist with specialized procedures such as lumbar puncture and endotracheal resuscitation for newborns 32 weeks or greater Initiate, modify, or stop treatment according to established protocols or physician orders Previous charge experience preferred Local candidates within 60 miles accepted at a lower rate Candidates with previous employment at this health system must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler RTO limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract, with no time off permitted during the first two weeks of the assignmentCareer Insights for Intensive Care Registered Nurse
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What they do
An Intensive Care Registered Nurse cares for acutely ill patients in an intensive care or critical care clinical setting. Works with Physicians and other specialists as part of a critical care team. Monitors patients, coordinates care, and provides advanced life support as needed.
$94,319 / year median in Maryland
+2% projected growth