RN - Neonatal ICU
Job Description
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= Travel RN – Neonatal ICU (NICU) | Day ShiftLocation: [City, State]
Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU
Shift: 12-Hour Days (0645 - 1915) | 36 Hours/Week
Duration: 13 Weeks (Standard)
Setting: Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center & Teaching Hospital
< About the Facility & UnitJoin a premier, 247-bed teaching facility equipped with a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The NICU is a high-acuity, fast-paced 53-bed unit (average census of 58) delivering top-tier care to critical neonates. This position offers an incredible support network, including 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, a dedicated IV/VAT/PCVC team, in-house Residents/APPs, and Unit-Based Educators.
= Key Responsibilities & Patient PopulationAcuity Care: Manage patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity.
Common Diagnoses: Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), MAS, Congenital Heart Defects (TOF, VSD, HLHS), PPHN, Seizures, HIE, Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), and Sepsis.
Advanced Interventions: High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), invasive lines (Art lines/CVP), vasoactive drip titration, chest tubes, and sedation management.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of strong Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience. Must be highly comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Certifications: Active RN License, BLS, and NRP (Required).
Technology: Proficiency with EPIC EMR, Alaris, and Medfusion syringe pumps.
First-Time Travelers: Considered only with strong manager approval and ideal unit staffing levels.
Radius Rule: Permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the facility.
Weekend Commitment: Every other weekend (Sat/Sun), plus 2 Fridays and 2 Mondays per 6-week schedule block.
Holidays: Every other holiday (includes the Eve, Day of, and/or Day after).
On-Call: None.
Requested Time Off (RTO): High RTO is discouraged; extensions may be required to accommodate time-off requests.
Floating: Will float to Neonatal PCU or General Peds. May float to Pediatric CVICU/PICU as a "helping hand" unless prior experience exists.
Scrubs: Navy Blue (Pediatric-friendly scrub tops are highly encouraged!).
Infection Control: Strict "Bare Below Elbow" policy in the nurseries. No watches, rings, permanent jewelry, or artificial nails allowed.
Perks: Free on-site parking.
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