RN: NICU

Job Description:

Join a 13-week travel assignment caring for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU in Wilmington, North Carolina. This role supports premature infants from 22 weeks through term, including newborns with respiratory distress, persistent pulmonary hypertension, surgical needs, and therapeutic cooling requirements. You will provide care in private rooms while managing advanced respiratory support, central and arterial lines, neonatal medications, feeding therapies, phototherapy, blood products, and family education. The assignment includes day shifts, every-other-weekend coverage, and floating to appropriate patients in Mother/Baby, Labor, or Pediatrics. Contract staff may also be assigned to a storm or hurricane response team when needed.

Weather:

Wilmington typically offers mild, comfortable weather around this time of year, with cool mornings, pleasant afternoons, occasional cloud cover, and periodic rain. Coastal breezes add a refreshing touch for exploring the area between shifts.

Fun Things To Do:

• Waterfront Walk: Stroll Wilmington’s scenic Riverwalk along the Cape Fear River.
• Coastal Beach Day: Relax, swim, or enjoy waterside dining at Wrightsville Beach.
• History and Gardens: Visit the USS North Carolina and explore Airlie Gardens.
• Day Trip - Carolina Beach and Kure Beach: Spend a day enjoying the shoreline, boardwalk, and coastal scenery.
• Day Trip - Southport: Explore this charming waterfront town, local shops, and harbor views.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Wilmington, North Carolina

Shift: 12-hour days, 06:45–19:15; three shifts per week

Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week