Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Travel RN

TotalMed Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health Insurance

Furnished Housing

Licensure Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Job summary

TotalMed Inc. is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Travel RN for a 13-week assignment in San Diego, CA. The role requires 1–2 years of acute care experience and is designed for travel nurses able to work 48 hours per week.

The RN will provide critical NICU care, monitor infants, and support families while performing essential duties such as IV therapy, ventilator monitoring, and nutritional support. Travel nurses benefit from comprehensive coverage and lodging arrangements.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of recent acute care experience.
• BLS and NRP certifications required.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Responsibilities

• Care for NICU infants, monitor vital signs and respond to changes.
• Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings for neonates.
• Manage arterial and intravenous therapy and monitor related equipment.
• Support families and parental involvement in care planning.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety throughout shifts.

Skills

Acute care

Neonatal NICU

Travel nursing

Education

BLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

We are looking for a Travel NICU RN for a great Travel nursing job in San Diego, CA. This NICU Travel nursing job pays for 48 hours a week for 13 weeks. We are looking for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in San Diego, 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.

Tasks

• 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.

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.

Available Agency Benefits

• Day 1 Health Insurance
• Contribute to Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Furnished Housing
• Allow Pets
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Licensure Process Assistance
• Paid Compliance Costs
• Loyalty Program
• Paid Time Off
• Offer 401k
• Joint Commission Certified
• Nationwide
• Director of Nursing
• 24/7 Customer Support