Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Level II Special Care Nursery/Couplet Care position requiring a minimum of 2 years of NICU experience and NRP certification.

Details

• Special Care Nursery/Couplet Care unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Level II nursery caring for neonates 32 weeks gestation and above
• 12 licensed SCN beds with an average census of 10 and typical staffing ratios of 3:1, occasionally 2:1 depending on acuity
• Patient population includes infants on CPAP and High Flow, feeder growers, rule-out sepsis, and hyperbilirubinemia cases
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Charge nurse manages the shift and attends high-risk deliveries, occasionally taking one low-acuity patient
• PCT/HUC support staff available to assist with neonatal care
• NNPs in house 24/7 with pediatrician on-call coverage
• Cerner EMR used for charting
• Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with self-scheduling
• 3 weekend shifts per month required (Friday or Saturday plus one Sunday)
• One major and one minor holiday coverage required if falling within the assignment
• No call or standby requirements
• Required to float to sister facility Chandler Regional NICU
• RNs start their own IVs; certified neonatal PICC team available for line placement

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of Level II NICU experience required; Level III NICU experience preferred
• Must pass a pass/fail sterile technique exam (foley catheter insertion) on Day 1 of orientation
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• May not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to neonates in a Level II Special Care Nursery and couplet care setting
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts
• Radius rule applies for eligibility, not just pay rate