Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - NICU RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN for a full-time travel position in Madera, CA. Candidates must have 1-2 years of recent acute care experience, alongside the required certifications. This role involves providing critical care to sick and premature infants, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with parental support. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' recent acute care experience required.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lean and lift 10-20 pounds of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Care for infants transitioning to extra uterine life.
• Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action.
• Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs.
• Provide arterial and intravenous therapy.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients.

Skills

BLS

NRP

Acute care experience

Job description

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - NICU RN - Travel Nurse

We're looking for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Madera, CA. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a NICU RN, you'll provide critical care to sick and premature infants. Alongside the rest of the care team, NICU RNs assist in providing round-the-clock care to these patients and support to the parents. Parental support can range from emotional encouragement to advising parents on the proper care of their infant when they return home.

Responsibilities

• Care for infants transitioning to extra uterine life.
• Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
• Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs.
• Provide arterial and intravenous therapy.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators and ventilators.

Additional Requirements

NICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times. NICU Travel Nurses may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements: BLS, NRP, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting