Travel NICU RN - $2,006 per week

TotalMed RN; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) travel nurse in Baltimore, MD. Start ASAP for a 13-week assignment with 36 hours per week on 12-hour rotating shifts.

The RN will provide critical care to ill and premature infants, support families, and work as part of a care team. 2 years of acute care experience and BLS are required; travel benefits apply.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Care for sick and premature infants in NICU.
• Monitor vital signs and respond to changes.
• Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs.
• Provide arterial/IV therapy.
• Monitor equipment like incubators and ventilators.

Skills

BLS

Education

BLS Certification

Job description

Specialty

NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Discipline

RN

Start Date

ASAP

Duration

13 weeks

Hours per week

36 hours per week

Shift

12 hours, rotating

Employment Type

Travel

We're looking for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Baltimore, MD. 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.

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, 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

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.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1464822.

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