Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American Traveler, LLC.

Lee's Summit (MO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in a high-acuity NICU. Candidates must have 2+ years of NICU experience and current BLS/NRP certifications.

The role requires an active RN license in MO/KS or a compact license, travel RN experience, and ability to interpret dysrhythmia, manage ventilation, and perform neonatal care duties. Housing options and competitive pay offered.

Qualifications

Active RN license in hand at time of consideration (MO/KS or compact).
BLS and NRP certifications required; STABLE preferred.
Minimum 2 years NICU experience with no >90 day gaps in past year.
Patient ratio experience of 1:1-3.
Proficient in dysrhythmia interpretation and invasive monitoring.
Experience with neonatal sepsis, phototherapy, and hyperbilirubinemia management.
Feeding management including bottle, breast, gavage; NG/NJ tube placement.
Experience with high-flow nasal cannula, CPAP, and oxygen delivery systems.

Responsibilities

Level III NICU with 18 rooms and 20 beds; night shift 18:45-07:15.
Weekend: 4 weekends per 6-week schedule plus 2 Sunday nights.
On-call: two 12-hour shifts per 6-week schedule.
Floating to well baby nursery and attend deliveries on L&D; inter-departmental float.
Care for neonates across gestational ages; perform high-risk deliveries and ventilator management.
UAC/UVC care, arterial/central line care; EPIC charting.
Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care including APGAR scoring, developmental care, and family teaching.

Skills

NICU nursing

Travel nursing experience

L&D exposure

Education

RN license (MO/KS/compact)

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of recent NICU experience and BLS/NRP certifications.

Requirements

Active RN license (Kansas and Missouri or compact) required in hand at time of consideration
BLS and NRP certifications required; STABLE certification preferred
Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience required, with no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year
Patient ratio experience of 1:1-3
Skilled in dysrhythmia interpretation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and blood glucose monitoring
Experience with neonatal sepsis management, phototherapy, and hyperbilirubinemia treatment
Skilled in feeding management including bottle, breast, and gavage feeding, and NG/NJ tube placement
Experience with high-flow nasal cannula, bubble CPAP, and various oxygen delivery systems
Skilled in neonatal dosage calculations, administration of antibiotics/antivirals, anti-seizure medications, and steroids
Experience assisting with lumbar punctures and managing neonatal abstinence syndrome
Previous travel RN experience required
Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year

Responsibilities

Level III NICU with 18 rooms and 20 beds, average daily census of 6.9
Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
Weekend requirement of 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Friday and/or Saturday night) plus 2 Sunday nights per 6-week schedule
On-call requirement of two 12-hour call shifts per 6-week schedule
Floating required to well baby nursery and to attend deliveries on L&D, with additional floating between departments, units, and facilities as needed
Cares for neonates across all gestational ages, including <24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and >34 weeks
Performs high-risk delivery attendance, ventilator management, UAC/UVC care, arterial line management, and central line care
Uses EPIC charting system
Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care including APGAR scoring, developmental care, and patient/family teaching
Navy blue scrubs provided for charge nurses and transition/baby catcher nurse roles only
Maximum RTO of 7 days, finalized at time of submission with no changes allowed afterward
Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates within this radius will not be considered
First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
Returning staff must have a 3-month break in service with 18-month tenure requirement; permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment