Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Level II for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/14/2026
- 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: Jun 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 2B Special Care Nursery (NICU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of NICU experience and an active MA RN license.
Details
- Work setting is a 25-bed Special Care Nursery (Level 2B) within a hospital Birthplace unit, encompassing L&D, postpartum, newborn nursery, 2 ORs, 2 antepartum unit (ANU) rooms, and recovery room
- Patient population includes all labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn patients with an average daily census of 15–25 mothers, babies, and labor patients
- Clinician-to-patient ratios: L&D 1:2–3 (evals), 1:1 (active labor, magnesium drip, or epidural); postpartum 1:3–4
- Night shift: 19:00–07:30, 36 hours per week, every other weekend (EOW) required
- No floating required
- EMR: Epic (charting experience required)
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active MA RN license required; no pending or conditional licenses accepted
- Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
- Special Care Nursery and newborn care skills required
- Certifications required: BLS (AHA only) and NRP (AHA only)
- Active MA RN license must be provided at time of consideration; proof of licensure via both NURSYS and BON required
- 2 professional references required for consideration
Additional Information
- Flu vaccine is required; no religious or medical exemptions are accepted
- Local candidates with a permanent residence within 60 miles of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston are eligible to apply
- RTO requests must be disclosed at the time of consideration
- Time keeping system: UKG/Kronos
American Traveler Job ID #P-706712. 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 - Level II Nursery
About American Traveler
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.