Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Special Care Nursery (Level II NICU) position requiring NICU II experience, NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E. certifications, and at least one completed travel assignment.

Details

• Level II Special Care Nursery (NICU) in a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Neonatal patient population including premature infants ≥32 weeks and newborns requiring stabilization
• Specialized procedures include assisting with lumbar punctures, endotracheal resuscitation, central line management, peripheral IV insertions, and lab draws
• Respiratory support modalities used include High Flow O2, CPAP, Bubble CPAP, and mechanical ventilation
• Equipment used includes ventilation systems for High Flow O2/CPAP/mechanical ventilation, BD Alaris Smart Pumps, and point-of-care blood glucose measurement devices
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• Floating to Postpartum and Labor & Delivery for neonatal care required

Requirements

• Active Maryland (MD) or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, NRP, and S.T.A.B.L.E.
• Minimum 2 years of NICU II experience required
• CPAP experience required
• At least one successfully completed travel assignment required, with no cancellations in work history
• Proficiency in respiratory support (High Flow O2, CPAP, Bubble CPAP, and mechanical ventilation) required
• Proficiency in central line management, peripheral IV insertion, lab draws, and IV antibiotic administration required
• Knowledge of apnea and bradycardia in pre-term infants required
• Experience with stabilization of newborns under 32 weeks and preparation for transport to a Level III facility required
• Experience with thermoregulation in premature and full-term infants, including passive cooling, required
• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and 100% on lethal rhythms
• 2 professional supervisor references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include continuous monitoring and maintaining stability of cardiopulmonary, neurologic, metabolic, and thermal functions in neonatal patients
• Initiates, modifies, or discontinues treatment per established protocols or physician orders
• Assists with specialized procedures including lumbar punctures and endotracheal resuscitation for newborns ≥32 weeks
• Stabilizes newborns under 32 weeks and coordinates preparation for transport to a Level III facility
• Local candidates within 60 miles of the facility are accepted; local rates differ from travel rates
• Candidates with a BSN should include this credential when submitting their profile
• Multiple successfully completed travel assignments with no cancellations required — first-time travelers will not be considered