NICU RN in Little Rock, Arkansas
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Little Rock, AR
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,302/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $63.94
- Weekly
- $2,302
- Yearly (full-time)
- $119,704
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $63.94/hour — 68% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arkansas ($37.95/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arkansas right now
- 110 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arkansas from 4 agencies, 35 of them in Little Rock.
- Pay in these listings: $33.34 – $80.55/hour, median $54.64/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Arkansas: $37.95/hour ($78,936/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($55.50/hour across 23 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a Level IV NICU team in Little Rock for a 13-week contract serving a complex neonatal population, including micro-premies, very low birth-weight infants, congenital conditions, surgical cases, and infants requiring advanced respiratory support. This 12-hour night assignment is designed for an experienced NICU RN with at least three years of Level III-IV neonatal experience, recent tracheostomy experience, EPIC proficiency, and prior travel experience. Night owls will work every other weekend, with holidays as needed, and may float within the ICU cluster as required. Travelers should be prepared for specialty testing, facility orientation, and a collaborative setting with neonatology, respiratory therapy, anesthesia, and advanced practice support.
Weather
Little Rock typically offers pleasant, mild conditions during this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, cooler mornings and evenings, and opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities between shifts.
Fun Things To Do
Specific attractions are not identified in the supplied job information, so these are general activity ideas for the area:
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Local outing: Explore Little Rock’s restaurants, coffee shops, and neighborhood dining.
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Outdoor activity: Spend time in local parks, trails, and green spaces.
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Cultural activity: Visit local museums, galleries, or seasonal community events.
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Day trip: Plan a scenic drive to a nearby Arkansas destination outside Little Rock.
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Day trip: Explore a nearby town for local shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.
Job Specifics
City and State: Little Rock, Arkansas
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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