Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

UT, Payson

07/06/2026

Contract

Active

Seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse for a Travel RN position in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This role involves providing specialized care to critically ill newborns and supporting their families.

• Provide direct patient care to neonates in the NICU, including monitoring, administering medications, and performing treatments.
• Manage care for patients requiring CPAP, IVs, Hi Flow, and OG feeds.
• Assist with the transition of babies at delivery and perform initial stabilization.
• Administer surfactant.
• Perform occasional umbilical venous catheterizations (UVCs) and chest tubes.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educate and support families on infant care, medical conditions, and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

• 13‑week assignment
• 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• Must possess an active RN license at the time of submission.
• 2 years of experience in a hospital setting is required.
• Current BLS certification.

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• STABLE (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab, Emotional support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience in a NICU setting is required.
• Experience with mother/baby care is preferred and training may be provided.

• Proficiency in Neonatal Intensive Care.
• Ability to manage patients on CPAP and Hi Flow.
• Experience with IV insertion and management.
• Experience with OG tube insertion and management.
• Ability to perform UVCs.
• Experience administering surfactant.
• Ability to perform chest tubes (occasional).
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• CPN

• Neonates up to 30 days old.
• Patients requiring care for prematurity, respiratory distress, and other critical conditions.
• Patients admitted from 32 weeks gestation and above.

• NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
• May also work on Mother/Baby unit as needed.

• Willingness to float to Mother/Baby unit is expected.
• May be assigned to NICU based on patient census.