RN - NICU

Origin Travel Nurses; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Onboarding support

Clinical support

401k plan

Recruiter matching

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our NICU team in Chattanooga, TN for a 13-week contract. The ideal candidate has NICU experience in level III/IV NICUs and is committed to high‑quality neonatal care.

Responsibilities include 1:1 to 1:4 patient ratios, PIV, feeding tubes, lab draws, catheterization, airway and respiratory support with the care team, and collaboration during intubation and central line placements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of NICU nursing experience required.
• Current BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications are mandatory.
• Ability to float to mother-baby unit as a tech, if desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage a patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:4, depending on acuity.
• Perform various procedures including PIV insertion, feeding tube insertion, lab draws, and straight catheterization.
• Assist in airway and respiratory management in conjunction with respiratory care team.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers during intubation, surfactant administration, and central line placements.
• Document patient care accurately using Centricity Perinatal and Meditech systems.

Skills

NICU nursing

BLS

NRP

STABLE

Float to mother-baby unit

Job description

Registered Nurse - NICU

Location

Chattanooga, TN

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a level III or IV NICU and be committed to providing exceptional care to our vulnerable patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:4, depending on acuity.
• Perform various procedures including PIV insertion, feeding tube insertion, lab draws, and straight catheterization.
• Assist in airway and respiratory management in conjunction with respiratory care team.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers during intubation, surfactant administration, and central line placements.
• Document patient care accurately using Centricity Perinatal and Meditech systems.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of one year of NICU nursing experience required.
• Current BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications are mandatory.
• Ability to float to mother-baby unit as a tech, if desired.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!