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NICU Travel Nurse Jobs and Salary


Welcome to the world of NICU travel nursing, where compassion meets adventure in the most delicate of settings. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) travel nurses embark on a remarkable journey, providing specialized care to the tiniest and most vulnerable patients across different healthcare facilities. With each assignment, these dedicated healthcare professionals bring their expertise, empathy, and adaptability to support families and nurture premature or critically ill newborns. Join us as we delve into the captivating realm of NICU travel nursing, where these extraordinary individuals navigate new environments, forge connections, and make a lasting impact on the lives of the smallest miracles.

NICU Travel Nursing Job Description & Requirements

  • Provide specialized care to newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of different healthcare facilities
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including neonatologists, pediatricians, respiratory therapists, and lactation consultants, to develop and implement comprehensive care plans
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
  • Flexibility and adaptability to different work environments and assignments

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Importance of NICU Nurses

How Much do NICU Travel Nurses Make?

Earn up to $3,990/week

How much do NICU travel nurses make? As a travel nurse with American Mobile, NICU nurses have the ability to earn a weekly range between $1,330 and $3,990 weekly, making your earning potential up to $51,870 for a 13-week assignment, not including all of the lofty benefits and perks you'll get access to. By comparison, a full-time NICU nurse working in a single facility makes an average salary of $79,422 per year, according to Glassdoor.com.

 

*Disclaimer: Wages for NICU travel nursing jobs are based on average rates and may be impacted by facility budgets and seasonality and may include a combination of taxable and non-taxable earnings and reimbursements.

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NICU Traveling Nurse Benefits

As an NICU travel nurse you can take advantage of the comprehensive benefits package offered to you. American Mobile believes their nurses deserve the best benefits possible for you to succeed both personally and professionally.

  • American Mobile has the largest database of NICU travel nursing jobs
  • 24/7 access to our experienced recruiters who are the first to know about the requirements demanded by each hospital
  • Day-one health benefits
  • Travel with your family
  • Your choice of free housing or a housing stipend

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NICU Travel Nursing Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long are NICU Travel Nurse assignments?

The length of assignments can vary between eight to thirteen weeks. However, assignment length can be longer or shorter, depending on the facility’s needs.

  • As a NICU Travel Nurse need to be license in that state?

As a travel nurse, you will need to get your nursing license in the state in which you choose to work. It’s important to know that each state, as well as the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), has its own nursing license requirements and at American Mobile, we make getting your nursing license a top priority.

  • Can I take time off between NICU Nursing assignments?

Yes! That is one of the benefits of being a NICU Travel Nurse. Travel nursing allows you to remain flexible and take time off working between assignments. However, to remain eligible for benefits provided by American Mobile, you must begin an assignment within 25 days of your last assignment. For more information, contact a recruiter.

 

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