Travel NICU RN - $1,973 per week

TotalMed; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) travel nurse to join a team in Indianapolis, IN. This 13-week assignment requires a 36-hour week with 12-hour night shifts and travel employment status.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of acute care NICU experience, BLS, NRP and PALS certifications, and the ability to provide high-level care to premature and ill newborns while supporting families. Immediate openings available with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• RN with NICU experience and acute care background.
• Willingness to work 12-hour nights on a 13-week travel assignment.
• Requires BLS, NRP, PALS and at least 2 years of recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized neonatal care for sick and premature infants.
• Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and adjust care plans.
• Support families with information and guidance after discharge.

Skills

RN

NICU experience

Night shift

Education

2 years acute care experience

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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.

As a NICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following 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, PALS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1472150. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - NICU RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1