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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN with at least 1 year of Level IV NICU experience and proficiency with Epic for a night shift assignment.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 26-bed Level IV NICU caring for critically ill newborns and infants
• Night shifts, three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00pm-7:30am
• Required to work 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period
• Serve a diverse population including post-op patients and those requiring advanced respiratory support such as g-tube, trach, and ventilator management
• Epic EMR experience required within the last 12 months
• Floating is expected, with travelers first to float to multiple units or locations as needed
• Care for medically complex and surgical neonatal patients requiring a wide range of advanced services
• Work in a Magnet-designated, family-centered pediatric environment
• Pass/fail telemetry testing required before starting the assignment, with strict criteria for passing
• One-week orientation provided onsite prior to starting in the unit
• Holiday and weekend rotation expected based on unit guidelines
• First-time travelers may be accepted depending on unit
• Specific dress code and scrub information will be provided during onboarding

Requirements

• Active Wisconsin or compact state RN license in hand at the time of application
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• NRP certification required
• Minimum of 2 years total NICU III/IV experience with at least 1 full year in Level IV NICU
• Inpatient RN travelers must have 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in NICU specialty
• Experience with post-op care, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and invasive/noninvasive ventilation required
• Proficiency in basic arrhythmia interpretation and telemetry with required pass of a telemetry test prior to start
• Epic charting system experience required
• Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility; locals not accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-648038. 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

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