Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Level III NICU RN for a day-shift travel contract in Texas. Candidates must hold an active TX or compact RN license and have prior NICU and travel nursing experience. BLS, NRP, and STABLE are required; PALS is preferred.

Responsibilities include high-risk delivery attendance, 1:3 patient ratios, and Cerner charting. 4x12-hour shifts with on-site duties; relocation and licensure support provided. RTO requests welcomed with application.

Qualifications

• Active TX or compact RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years NICU experience.
• Previous travel nursing experience required.
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, STABLE.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care.
• Skilled in administration of blood and blood products.
• Experience with UAC and UVC catheters.
• Proficient in neonatal dosage calculations and administration of emergency medications, anti-seizure medications, antibiotics/antivirals, IV vasopressors, steroids, and surfactants.
• Experience with APGAR scoring, developmental care, and patient/family teaching.
• Skilled in phlebotomy and thermoregulation.
• Experience assisting with lumbar punctures.
• Experience managing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket).
• Experience with blood glucose monitoring, hyperbilirubinemia management, insulin administration, and phototherapy.
• Experience with breastfeeding support and handling of breast milk, and various feeding methods (bottle, breast, gavage).
• Experience managing Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).
• Experience with placement and management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes.
• Experience with Bubble CPAP, HFNC, and High Frequency Ventilation.
• Experience managing chest tubes and meconium aspiration.
• Experience with Nitric Oxide (iNO) therapy and various oxygen delivery systems.
• Experience managing respiratory distress syndrome and suctioning (ETT, NT).
• Experience with ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP).
• Knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE and neonatal sepsis work-up.
• Experience caring for neonates across gestational ages, including those under 24-28 weeks and over 34 weeks.
• Experience with on-unit cardiovascular telemetry monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Level III NICU (High Risk) unit in a hospital setting.
• Patient ratio of 1:3.
• Day shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• 36 or 48 hours per week considered.
• Cerner charting system experience preferred.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide care in Mother/Baby and Pediatrics settings as needed.
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered.
• Facility conducts its own mandatory drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with any positive result resulting in automatic cancellation.
• RTO must be submitted with application.

Skills

NICU experience

Travel nursing experience

Pediatrics neonatal care

Neonatal dosage calculations

Team communication

Tools

Cerner charting system

UAC/UVC catheters

Blood product administration

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Level III NICU RN for a day-shift travel contract requiring prior travel experience and TX or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, STABLE
• PALS certification preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care
• Skilled in administration of blood and blood products
• Experience with UAC and UVC catheters
• Proficient in neonatal dosage calculations and administration of emergency medications, anti-seizure medications, antibiotics/antivirals, IV vasopressors, steroids, and surfactants
• Experience with APGAR scoring, developmental care, and patient/family teaching
• Skilled in phlebotomy and thermoregulation
• Experience assisting with lumbar punctures
• Experience managing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket)
• Experience with blood glucose monitoring, hyperbilirubinemia management, insulin administration, and phototherapy
• Experience with breastfeeding support and handling of breast milk, and various feeding methods (bottle, breast, gavage)
• Experience managing Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
• Experience with placement and management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes
• Experience with Bubble CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), and High Frequency Ventilation
• Experience managing chest tubes and meconium aspiration
• Experience with Nitric Oxide (iNO) therapy and various oxygen delivery systems
• Experience managing respiratory distress syndrome and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Experience with ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE and neonatal sepsis work-up
• Experience caring for neonates across gestational ages, including those under 24-28 weeks and over 34 weeks
• Experience with on-unit cardiovascular telemetry monitoring

Responsibilities

• Level III NICU (High Risk) unit in a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Day shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 36 or 48 hours per week considered
• Cerner charting system experience preferred
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide care in Mother/Baby and Pediatrics settings as needed
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered
• Facility conducts its own mandatory drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with any positive result resulting in automatic cancellation
• RTO must be submitted with application

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