Registered Nurse (RN) - Newborn Nursery NIGHTS

Talented Medical Solutions; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health Natchez in Natchez, MS is seeking a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for the Newborn Nursery. You will provide comprehensive newborn nursing care, monitor vital signs, perform assessments, administer medications, assist with screenings, educate families, and document care in the medical record.

This assignment requires an active RN license in the state, Newborn Nursery experience, BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in the assignment state.
• Previous Newborn Nursery / Nursery RN experience required.
• BLS, NRP certification required.
• STABLE certification required.
• Permanent residence must be 50+ miles from the facility.
• Night shifts and alternating weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to newborns in the nursery setting.
• Monitor newborn vital signs, clinical status, feeding, and overall well-being.
• Perform newborn assessments and promptly identify changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Assist with newborn screenings, routine procedures, and ongoing assessments.
• Support and educate parents on newborn care, feeding, safety, and discharge preparation.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, lactation staff, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and hospital policies.

Skills

RN license

Newborn care

Patient assessment

Communication

Job description

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Newborn Nursery

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Newborn Nursery to join the team at Merit Health Natchez. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled nursery RN who is passionate about providing exceptional care to newborns and supporting families during one of their most important moments.

You’ll work in a collaborative clinical environment while providing safe, attentive, and evidence-based care to newborn patients throughout your assignment.

Provide comprehensive nursing care to newborns in the nursery setting.

Monitor newborn vital signs, clinical status, feeding, and overall well-being.

Perform newborn assessments and promptly identify changes in condition.

Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.

Assist with newborn screenings, routine procedures, and ongoing assessments.

Support and educate parents on newborn care, feeding, safety, and discharge preparation.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Collaborate effectively with physicians, lactation staff, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and hospital policies at all times.

Active RN license eligible to practice in the assignment state.

Previous Newborn Nursery / Nursery RN experience required.

BLS ,NRP certification required.

STABLE certification required.

Permanent residence must be 50+ miles from the facility.

Must be available for night shifts and alternating weekends.

Strong communication, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills.

Pink scrubs required.