Travel NICU RN - $2,101 per week

TotalMed

Plano (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 77,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Job summary

TotalMed is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN for a travel assignment in Plano, TX. This 13-week posting requires 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts, offering travel benefits and tax-free stipends where applicable.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of NICU or acute care experience and hold BLS and NRP certifications. The role involves round-the-clock infant care and parental support as part of a dedicated NICU team.

Qualifications

BLS and NRP certifications required.
1 year of NICU or neonatal ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Care for sick or premature infants in the NICU.
Monitor vital signs and respond to changes.
Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings.
Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs as needed.
Manage arterial/IV therapy and monitor equipment.

Skills

Acute care experience

NICU Neonatal experience

RN license

Education

BLS

NRP

1 year NICU experience

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Job Description & Requirements

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

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

We're looking for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Plano, TX. 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. 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, 1 Year. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1483649. 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.

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