Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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Rapid City, South Dakota

Assignment Overview

Overview

Hot Job

Magnet Hospital

Posted 2+ weeks ago

Shift

Variable, 4x12hrs

Hours

48 hrs/wk

Start Date

ASAP

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 3 NICU position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 1.5 years of NICU experience and active SD or compact RN licensure.

• Level 3 NICU in a hospital setting with 28 beds and an average census of 13–16 patients
• Patient population includes neonates of all gestational ages with diagnoses such as low birth weight, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, total body cooling, and feeders/growers
• No ECMO or cardiac surgery performed at this facility
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:4
• 12-hour variable shifts with options for 36- or 48-hour weekly contracts
• No set weekend rotation, though travelers may be scheduled to work mostly weekends
• Low Census on-call may be assigned
• Two out of four major holidays are required
• May float to PICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, or Adult Constant Observation (overflow on Peds unit)
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
• Pre-approved time off requests are considered by management

• Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) or Compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and PALS required; STABLE certification preferred
• Minimum 1.5 years of NICU experience required
• First-time travelers must have 2+ years of NICU experience to be considered
• Completion of a board of nursing-approved nursing education program required
• Skills required include vent management, IV starts, chest tube management, and IV medication titration
• Experience with neonatal resuscitation preferred (charge nurse will attend deliveries)
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Former permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:10), a charge nurse with 24/7 coverage who attends deliveries, Respiratory Therapy, Neonatologists (3 on staff), and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (10 on staff)
• Lactation Consultants are available on the unit
• A 24/7 transport team is in place; patients requiring surgery are transferred out, as there is no dedicated Pediatric Surgical Team
• Phlebotomy is performed by the RN; no IV/VAT team on site
• Orientation includes a general traveler orientation plus 1 day and 1 night shift on the unit
• Epic experience is preferred; candidates without Epic experience may still be considered with facility approval
• Free parking is available on site

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,977/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$38,702

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$154,806

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,731/wk

Regular Hours

$31.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,240

OT Hours

$61.38 x 8 hours/wk = $491

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,977/wk

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