Travel RN NICU Nights

Talented Medical Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a NICU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill newborns. The position requires a minimum of 3 years of NICU experience and strong critical thinking skills. Responsibilities include attending high-risk deliveries, managing ventilated patients, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The role is based in Tucson, Arizona, and comes with a night shift schedule. Applicants should possess a valid RN license and preferably STABLE Certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience.
• Experience in a Level III NICU.
• STABLE Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend high-risk and newborn deliveries.
• Perform NICU admissions.
• Manage patients on ventilators.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Leadership skills

NICU admissions

IV management

Family-centered care

Education

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Location: Arizona
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Position Overview

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse holds shift accountability for providing high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill and high-risk newborns. The NICU RN utilizes the Nursing Process in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures. This role requires strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and leadership skills to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery in a Level III NICU setting.

Number of Beds: 15

Patient Ratio: 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity

EMR: Cerner

Required Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of NICU experience

Level III NICU experience

Preferred Qualifications

STABLE Certification

If census is low, travelers may be floated to Postpartum to take a newborn assignment or couplets, if experienced.

Expected Responsibilities

• Attend high-risk and newborn deliveries
• Perform NICU admissions
• Start IVs and draw labs
• Manage and monitor patients on ventilators
• Deliver comprehensive, family-centered neonatal care
• Demonstrate leadership, sound clinical judgment, and critical thinking
• Maintain clinical competencies through ongoing education
• Delegate and supervise patient care activities appropriately based on staff skill level and experience

Professional Expectations

• Anticipate and plan for safe delivery of patient care
• Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Provide direction and supervision to assigned personnel involved in patient care
• Uphold hospital standards, policies, and procedures at all times