NICU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neonatal ICU (NICU) position with Level III/IV NICU experience and availability for every other weekend and winter holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work in a NICU and Special Care Nursery (SCN) with a 21-bed NICU and 16-bed SCN
• Patient ratios of 1:2 in NICU and 1:3-4 in SCN
• Facility is Level IV NICU, but Level III experience accepted
• Three 12-hour day shifts per week (7:00-19:30)
• Required to work every other weekend and some winter holidays
• Will float to Newborn Nursery (NBN), SCN, Pediatrics, and PICU as appropriate
• Uses Epic EMR for charting
• Locals are accepted at the same pay rate
• Will not be required to attend high risk deliveries
• Provide critical care to neonatal and special care nursery patients
• May support with placement and management of oral, nasogastric, or nasojejunal tubes
• Must be able to provide breastfeeding support and manage neonatal feeding protocols
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Block scheduling is not available for this assignment
• Returning employees must have been separated from the specified health system for at least one year before eligibility
• Holiday and weekend coverage is required as scheduled

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience required
• Experience with EPIC, CPAP, HFNC, ETT, glucose monitoring, insulin administration, breastfeeding support, and feeding tubes required
• Preferred experience with oscillators, Jet ventilators, Criticool, and transport
• Must be able to perform sepsis work ups, manage central lines (UAC/UVC, A-lines), and administer IV vasopressors
• Open or active background or license issues are not accepted

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