Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,856 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 01 / 05 / 2026
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

NICU Registered Nurse Jobs – Travel Nursing Contract (Night Shift) in Charlotte, NC

Advance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse in Charlotte, North Carolina (zip code 28204). Join a leading Level III / IV Intensive Care Nursery / NICU team dedicated to providing expert neonatal care in one of North Carolina's top healthcare facilities. Charlotte is a thriving city offering southern hospitality, vibrant arts, and excellent quality of life—making it a prime destination for healthcare professionals seeking travel nursing jobs and career growth.

Charlotte NICU Nursing Job Details

Location : Charlotte, NC (28204) – North Carolina nursing jobs

Contract Length : 13-week travel nurse contract

Start Date : January 5, 2026

End Date : April 6, 2026

Shift : 12-hour night shifts (18 : 45 - 07 : 15)

Hours per Week : 36

Unit : Hemby Intensive Care Nursery / NICU (Level III / IV)

Patient Ratios : 1 : 2-4

Self-Scheduling : Available per unit needs

Orientation : 24 hours of unit orientation

Weekend Requirement : 3 Fridays, 3 Saturdays, and 3 Sundays per 6-week period

Estimated Weekly Pay : $1490 - $1530

NICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in Level III or IV NICU / ICN (required)

Active Registered Nurse license (North Carolina or Compact State; must be in hand at start)

BLS and NRP certifications (required)

Experience with ventilator management and advanced NICU procedures

Epic charting experience preferred

First-time travel nurses welcome

Ability to float to Pediatric, PICU, or nursery units caring for infants up to 12 months

NICU Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care to premature and critically ill neonates (as low as 22 weeks gestation)

Perform advanced NICU procedures : therapeutic hypothermia, nitric oxide therapy, UAC / UVC, tracheostomy care, ostomy management, and more

Operate specialized neonatal equipment : Tecotherm, BCPAP, Servo Vents, HFOV, Giraffe, Alaris IV pumps, and Med Fusion for feedings

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and physical therapy

Maintain accurate documentation using Epic and other clinical systems

Follow infection control and isolation protocols

Participate in self-scheduling and fulfill weekend / holiday coverage requirements

Float to affiliated pediatric units as needed based on census and skillset

Ready to make a difference in neonatal care and explore Charlotte's vibrant community? Apply now to join our compassionate NICU nursing team and take the next step in your travel nurse career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #437837. 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 : NICU

About GHR Healthcare - PH Division

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