Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American Traveler; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance w

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Level 2 NICU RN for a 13-week night assignment in Colorado. Must hold an active CO license with NRP and BLS certifications and have at least 2 years of NICU experience. Travel experience is preferred, and there is a requirement to possibly learn postpartum mother and baby care.

Assignment includes 36 hours per week, 12-hour night shifts, and potential float to a facility 26 miles away. Driver's license copy is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Active CO or Compact RN license required.
• BLS (AHA) and NRP certifications required.
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience required.
• Prior travel experience preferred.
• Must be willing to learn postpartum mother and baby care if not already experienced.
• Driver's license copy required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Care for Level 2 NICU/Nursery with 6 beds in an acute care hospital.
• Maintain 1:1 to 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Care for newborns with hypoglycemia, IV antibiotics, mild respiratory distress, phototherapy.
• Assist pre-term babies with feeding and weight gain; care for infants withdrawing from maternal drug use.
• Attend C-Sections and vaginal deliveries to provide newborn care.
• May float to nearby facility as needed; participate in holiday rotation.

Skills

NICU experience

CO RN license

NRP certification

BLS certification

Travel experience desirable

Driver's license

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Level 2 NICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2 years of NICU experience and NRP certification.

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• BLS (AHA) and NRP certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience required
• Prior travel experience preferred
• Must be willing to learn postpartum mother and baby care if not already experienced
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Level 2 NICU/Nursery unit with 6 beds in an acute care hospital setting
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:3 babies
• Cares for newborns with hypoglycemia, IV antibiotics, mild respiratory distress, and those requiring phototherapy
• Cares for pre-term babies learning to bottle feed and gain weight, including infants withdrawing from maternal drug use
• Attends C-Section and vaginal deliveries to provide care for the baby
• May be asked to care for stable post-partum mothers and babies, with training provided if needed
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts on a 7-7 schedule, with scheduling set by leadership in 6-week blocks
• 6-9 weekend shifts required within a 6-week schedule
• May float to a facility 26 miles away during low census or as needed
• Rare on-call/standby requirement for low census situations
• 36 hours per week
• Works alongside a minimum of two RNs or an RN and tech per shift in an LDRP model unit
• Staffing is based on patient acuity for safe care delivery
• Unit includes NICU and/or LD charge RN roles
• 1-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided with a preceptor
• May be asked to participate in holiday rotation
• Blue hospital scrubs provided
• Time off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment
• Travelers are expected to be flexible and help fill scheduling gaps
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-758497

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