NICU Travel Nurse Job in Little Rock, AR | Nights (3x12)
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
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Travel RN
NICU Nurse in Little Rock, AR
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$2,269
Specialty
NICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This NICU travel nurse job in Little Rock, Arkansas, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Arkansas Children's Hospital. This role pays $2,269 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Arkansas Children's Hospital
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Location: Little Rock, AR 72202 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Travel NICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent NICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Arkansas and national regulatory bodies.
Arkansas Children's Hospital — Little Rock, AR
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas Children's Hospital is the center of the only health system in Arkansas devoted entirely to kids — a 336-bed Magnet pediatric hospital in Little Rock that holds nearly every specialized pediatric service in the state under one roof.
- The state's only Level I pediatric trauma center (ACS-verified) and only pediatric burn center, so pediatric ED and trauma nurses take referrals from across Arkansas. Read More
- The state's only Level IV NICU and only PICU (26 beds), plus a 30-bed pediatric CVICU — the deepest neonatal and pediatric critical-care tracks in the state.
- Magnet-recognized (ANCC, 2017) and the teaching home of the UAMS College of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics.
- U.S. News–ranked in several pediatric specialties, among them cardiology and heart surgery, neonatology, pulmonology, and urology.
- One of the 25 largest children's hospitals in the country, with a nationally recognized pediatric transport team feeding the high-acuity units.
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FAQs – NICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Little Rock, AR
What certifications are required for travel NICU jobs?
Most travel NICU jobs require BLS and a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider card. Many units also require or prefer S.T.A.B.L.E. training, which covers post-resuscitation and pre-transport care. ACLS is usually not needed for NICU. The RNC-NIC credential is a strong plus, especially for Level III and IV units.
Does my NICU level need to match the unit I’m applying to?
Usually, facilities want recent experience at a similar level of care. A Level II background may be a fit for units caring for moderately ill or premature infants, while Level III and IV positions often look for experience with very premature or critically ill newborns, advanced respiratory support, central lines, and other higher-acuity care. Travelers with experience at the same or a higher NICU level generally have the most transferable background.
What kind of NICU experience should I highlight when applying for travel jobs?
Be specific about the gestational ages, acuity levels, and neonatal therapies you have managed independently. Experience with ventilators, CPAP or high-flow support, central lines, TPN, thermoregulation, high-risk deliveries, or neonatal stabilization can all help facilities understand your background. Simply listing “NICU” may not show whether your recent experience matches the needs of the unit.
What trauma designation does Arkansas Children's hold?
It operates the state's only Level I pediatric trauma center (ACS-verified) and the only pediatric burn center; the adult Level I trauma center in Arkansas is UAMS Medical Center, a separate hospital.
Does Arkansas Children's hold Magnet recognition?
It earned ANCC Magnet recognition in 2017 and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the UAMS College of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics.
What charting system will travel NICU RN use at Arkansas Children's?
Arkansas Children's uses Epic for electronic health records and clinical documentation. Travelers with previous Epic experience may be able to adapt more quickly to the facility’s charting workflows and documentation processes.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this NICU job in Little Rock
- Review Arkansas nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Little Rock, AR
Little Rock, AR carries the heaviest concentration of hospital work in central Arkansas, with travel assignments most often landing in emergency departments and telemetry units. The capital sits at the junction of I-30 and I-40, with I-430 looping the west side, which keeps commutes short from North Little Rock, Benton, or Bryant; west Little Rock adds newer apartment stock at a longer drive. Clinton National Airport is ten minutes from downtown, useful for flying home between contracts. Caseloads draw from a wide rural stretch of the state, so patient volume holds through the year rather than swinging with the seasons. The River Market district and the Arkansas River Trail fill quiet evenings close to most housing, and living costs sit well below coastal markets, which lets a contract here stretch.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel NICU · Little Rock, AR · $2,269 /wk