Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Neonatal ICU position at a community teaching hospital, requiring at least 1 year of NICU experience and strong NRP skills.

Details

• 7-bed NICU within a 174-licensed-bed community teaching hospital (community schools of nursing only)
• Patient population consists primarily of grower and feeder infants, 32 weeks gestational age and above; patients requiring a higher level of care are transferred to a larger facility
• Common procedures include bubble CPAP management and newborn stabilization
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:2, occasionally 1:3 depending on staffing
• Equipment used includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation is unit-dependent; every-other-weekend rotation is not required
• No on-call requirements for travelers
• Travelers are not required to float; those with pediatric or other unit experience are welcome to volunteer to float

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP
• Minimum 1 year of NICU experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Strong NRP skills and comfort with stabilizing neonates required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Travelers attend core delivery team support but are not required to catch babies at high-risk deliveries
• Departmental support includes CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC, a charge nurse, case manager, 24/7 RT, 24/7 hospitalist, on-call neonatologist, lactation consultants, remote tele monitoring, and telemedicine for virtual consults
• Orientation consists of facility orientation at an off-site center plus 2 precepted departmental shifts
• Scheduling is done in 6-week cycles
• Holiday coverage is voluntary; travelers are welcome to volunteer for holidays but are not required
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any hours missed must be made up by extending the contract
• Facility-provided surgical scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees who held a permanent position at any facility within this health system must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible