NICU Travel Nurse Job in Salem, VA | Days (3x12)

Lewisgale Medical Center Salem, VA
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Travel RN
NICU Nurse in Salem, VA
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$1,923
Specialty
NICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This NICU travel nurse job in Salem, Virginia, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Lewisgale Medical Center. This role pays $1,923 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this NICU travel nursing job, you will provide patient care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this NICU travel nurse job in Salem, VA, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Lewisgale Medical Center
  • Location: Salem, VA 24153
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (3x12)
  • EMR System: Meditech

Travel NICU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent NICU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Virginia and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – NICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Salem, VA

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's the trauma setting like for travel nurses at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem?
A Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 in-house trauma surgeons, LewisGale Medical Center serves the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia.
What cardiac and stroke care will travel nurses find at LewisGale Medical Center?
A Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center and an ACC-accredited Chest Pain Center anchor emergency cardiac and stroke care, and the hospital charts on Meditech.
What neuroscience and teaching environment does LewisGale offer travel nurses?
A neuroscience program spans neurosurgery, aneurysm, epilepsy, and stroke care, on a teaching campus with emergency-medicine, internal-medicine, and psychiatry residencies.

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 Salem

Explore Salem, VA

In the Roanoke Valley sits Salem, VA, within easy reach of the region's main hospital systems and the Blue Ridge beyond. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and LewisGale Medical Center anchor the area's inpatient care, and their emergency department and med-surg units keep RN coverage in demand through the year. Clinicians often settle in Roanoke, Vinton, or Christiansburg to keep commutes short along the valley corridor. When the day winds down, the Roanoke Valley Greenways and the nearby mountain overlooks are an easy reach for a quick break. As a low-key valley base with the Blue Ridge at the doorstep, Salem tends to suit nurses who want the mountains closer than the metro.

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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