Travel NICU RN - $2,248 per week

TotalMed

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 96,000 - 131,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. The NICU RN will provide critical care to sick and premature infants, supporting parents and coordinating with the care team on a 12-hour rotating shift.

This travel assignment requires 1-2 years of acute care experience with ACLS, BLS, NIH, TNCC, and PALS certifications. Pay is based on 12-hour shifts with a 36-hour workweek; tax-free stipend details to be

Qualifications

ACLS, BLS, NIH, TNCC, PALS certifications required; 3 years RN experience.

Responsibilities

Care for infants transitioning to extrauterine 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 equipment such as incubators and ventilators.

Skills

NICU

ACLS

BLS

NICU experience

Pediatric care

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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 Washington, District of Columbia.

Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Duration: 9 weeks
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 Washington, DC. 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*: ACLS, BLS, NIH, TNCC, PALS, 3 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1520782. 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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