Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a Level III NICU night shift position requiring delivery attendance experience, Epic proficiency, and a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Job Details

• Position is located in a hospital NICU setting with Level III acuity,

• Standard patient ratio is 1:2-3 in the NICU,

• Floating is required to the Normal Observation Unit (NOU) with ratios of 1:4-6, as well as to the normal newborn nursery,

• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45-07:15),

• Every other weekend is required,

• At least one major and one minor holiday coverage is required,

• Self-scheduling is utilized for this unit,

• Epic EMR experience is required,

• Procedures performed include assisting with chest tube insertion, PICC/UAC/UVC placement, CBGs/ABGs, intubation, nitric oxide administration, oxygen administration, exchange transfusions, x-rays, ultrasounds, echocardiograms, and EEGs,

Job Requirements

• Active Louisiana (LA) or Compact RN license currently in hand,

• Current certifications: BLS and NRP,

• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience required,

• Level III NICU experience required,

• Delivery attendance experience (vaginal and C-section) required,

• Epic EMR experience required,

• Proficiency in neonatal IV placement and lab draws,

• Experience with ventilator and central line management,

• Experience with medication administration via multiple routes (IV, IM, SQ, ETT, OGT, NGT, oral, rectal, topical, eye drops/ointment),

• Blood administration experience required,

• Supervisor reference dated within the last 12 months required for consideration,

• Copy of Driver's License required for consideration,

• Any employment gaps of more than 30 days must be documented and explained,

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include attending deliveries, transitioning newborns, admitting and discharging NICU and NOU patients, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team (NNP, MD, RN, Social Services, RT, Radiology, OT), educating and updating parents, and supporting breastfeeding,

• Grape/purple scrubs are required,

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position,

• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates,

• RTO is limited to 5 days or fewer for the duration of the contract,

• Any prior permanent employee of an LCMC facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered for a travel assignment