Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American Traveler is seeking a Level III NICU RN for a night shift position requiring 2 years of Level III NICU experience and a CO or compact RN license.

• Active RN license (CO or compact) required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, blood/blood product administration, arterial line management, and central line care
• Experience with UAC and UVC lines required
• Proficient in neonatal dosage calculations and administration of emergency medications, anti-seizure medications, antibiotics/antivirals, and vasopressors
• Experience with conscious sedation and steroid/surfactant administration
• Skilled in respiratory care including bubble CPAP, HFNC, high frequency ventilation, oscillators, nitric oxide (iNO), and ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Experience managing chest tubes, suctioning (ETT, NT), and oxygen delivery systems
• Knowledge of neonatal sepsis, sepsis work-up, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with care of neonates under 24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and over 34 weeks
• Skilled in thermoregulation, phlebotomy, blood glucose monitoring, and phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia
• Experience with feeding methods (bottle, breast, gavage) and placement/management of NG/NJ tubes
• Knowledge of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Skilled in APGAR scoring, developmental care, and patient/family teaching
• Experience assisting with lumbar puncture

• Work in a 55-bed Level III NICU, the largest in metro Denver, with delivery services
• Specializes in micro preemies, caring for neonates from 22 weeks to post term, primarily from a high-risk delivery service
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM), various days of week
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Average daily census of 48 with 55 total beds
• Potential to float within scope to the Mother Baby Unit, caring only for infants, and possibly to sister facilities based on need
• Call requirement of one 12-hour shift every 6 weeks
• Weekend requirement of 6-8 shifts (Fri/Sat/Sun) per 6-week period, typically 2 of each day
• Uses Epic charting system
• Navy scrub color required
• Provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care to micro preemies and critically ill neonates
• Support breastfeeding and proper handling of breast milk
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply as long as they meet the required experience
• Candidates previously employed by UCHealth or its affiliates are subject to eligibility review and may be restricted from consideration
• Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment are not eligible for rebooking in OR for at least one year
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods during high-census times
• No blocked scheduling requests permitted
• Completion of all facility-specific modules required within the first week of assignment
• Local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are accepted

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job : P-776829

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