Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position requiring 3 years of NICU experience and current NRP, PALS, and BLS certifications.

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS, and LA City Fire & Safety
• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience required
• Must have experience in a Level III NICU
• Experience titrating drips including dopamine, dobutamine, versed, and fentanyl required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

• Level III NICU with 26 beds in an acute care hospital setting
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 and 1:1
• Patient population includes premature infants with conditions such as sepsis and surgical cases like gastroschisis
• Occasional use of nasal CPAP and rare use of oscillators or ventilators
• NICU attends high-risk deliveries in Labor & Delivery
• In-house neonatologist and respiratory therapist available 24/7
• Telemetry monitoring in an open bay area with RNs reading strips
• RNs required to titrate drips including dopamine, dobutamine, versed, and fentanyl
• 12-hour day shifts starting between 7:00-7:30 AM
• Self-scheduling by seniority with manager oversight
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Required to float first to the Nursery and Pediatrics (low acuity, 12 beds)
• Charge nurse covers both NICU and Peds and is free of patient assignment
• No nurse aides on this unit
• No call or standby requirements
• Cerner EMR used
• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity NICU environment
• Unit-specific orientation includes 3 shifts with a preceptor, plus 6 hours in the Nursery and 6 hours in Pediatrics
• Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• Navy scrub color required
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-773973

Open Positions: 2