Neonatal ICU Nurse
Columbia, MO
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - NICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Must have previous traveler experience
• Care for patients with top diagnoses including RDS, hypoglycemia, prematurity, rule out sepsis, and TTN
• Assist with special procedures such as circumcisions, PICC line removal, lumbar punctures, and eye exams
• Administer common medications including iron, vitamin infusions, caffeine, and antibiotics
• Operate common equipment including ventilators, giraffe beds, feeding pumps, and IV pumps
• May be required to float based on census to MCH, postpartum, newborn nursery, or serve as a sitter for the house
• Required skills include IV insertion, PICC/Central line management, and A-line management
• Required airway skills include CPAP/BiPAP and ventilator management
• Subject to downstaffing 36/48 hours in a 13-week contract based on weekly schedule
• Quick start position available

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates a comprehensive NICU providing specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns. The facility maintains advanced equipment and technology to support complex neonatal care, including ventilators and specialized infant care units. The organization offers flexibility in staffing assignments and maintains high standards for neonatal intensive care services.

Location:

Columbia, MO

Columbia offers a vibrant college town atmosphere as home to the University of Missouri, providing excellent cultural amenities, dining, and entertainment options. The city combines small-town charm with big-city conveniences and offers affordable living costs, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle.