NICU | Registered Nurse

NICU Travel Nurse RN – Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Contract in Little Rock, Arkansas

Position Overview

Join a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Little Rock, Arkansas, as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) caring for critically ill newborns and complex neonatal patients. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for experienced NICU nurses seeking a high-acuity healthcare opportunity with advanced neonatal technology, multidisciplinary clinical support, and competitive weekly pay. Little Rock offers vibrant city living, scenic riverfront surroundings, cultural attractions, and access to outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Travel Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: February 22, 2027
• Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Call: No on-call requirement
• Charting and Medication Systems: Epic and Pyxis
• Floating: Required within the ICU cluster, including NICU, PICU, CVICU, Burn ICU, and IMU; travelers may be first to float

NICU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Arkansas or a valid Compact RN license
• At least 3 years of recent clinical experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU; Level IV NICU experience is required
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, with a strong preference for recent high-acuity neonatal experience
• At least one prior travel nursing assignment
• Recent experience caring for patients with tracheostomies
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Recent Epic experience is required
• Ability to care for critically ill neonates and adapt to floating within an ICU cluster
• Successful completion of required specialty testing, orientation, and facility compliance requirements
• Negative nicotine screening is required

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care for premature infants, micro-preemies, very low birth-weight infants, and neonates with complex medical and surgical conditions
• Care for patients with complications of prematurity, chronic lung disease, intracranial bleeds, NEC, diaphragmatic hernia, spina bifida, congenital anomalies, and postoperative needs
• Manage patients requiring advanced respiratory and neonatal support, including HFOV, jet ventilation, nitric oxide, ECMO, IMV, and other critical-care therapies
• Monitor patient status, administer medications, complete assessments, and collaborate with neonatologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Support neonatal procedures and ongoing care involving specialized equipment such as Omnibeds, Giraffe isolettes, and Kangaroo Care systems
• Promote family-centered care and provide education and support to parents and caregivers
• Float safely and effectively to designated ICU-cluster units according to patient needs and staffing requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow applicable clinical, safety, and infection-prevention standards

Apply now for this Level IV NICU travel nursing opportunity in Little Rock, Arkansas, and join a specialized neonatal healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.