ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - NICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Weekend hours required
• No call requirements
• 2+ years of level 3 or 4 NICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP
• STABLE certification preferred
• Must have experience caring for level 3 NICU infants including high frequency vents, conventional vents, CPAP, NIMV, HFNC, Nitric, whole body cooling
• Experience with OG/NG/PO feedings, UAC, UVC, PICC, PIV required
• Must be able to attend high risk deliveries and all cesarean section deliveries
• Patient ratios depend on acuity: typically 3 feeders, 2 CPAP, 1 nitric, 1 cooling
• Possible float to mother baby or pediatrics, but unlikely due to high census
• Work with EPIC electronic medical records system
• Dress code requires black scrubs

Facility:

This 336-bed acute care hospital has over 100 years of history providing compassionate care to the community. The facility features a 25-bed NICU with overflow capacity on the pediatric floor, providing comprehensive care for critically ill newborns. The hospital is recognized for exceptional customer service and offers various specialized services including home care, hospice and palliative care, sleep disorder center, and wound care clinic with hyperbaric medicine. The organization maintains high standards of care with dedicated healthcare professionals and innovative technology.

Location:

Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith offers a rich blend of history and modern amenities, featuring attractions like the Fort Smith National Historic Site, Parrot Island Waterpark, and the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. The city provides a welcoming community atmosphere with cultural events, farmers markets, and symphony performances, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career opportunities and quality of life.

Adex Job ID #977192. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCBenefits

• Referral bonus