Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a high-acuity Neonatal ICU position requiring a NC or compact RN license and recent Level 3 or 4 NICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Position based in a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Neonatal ICU with 53 beds plus overflow; average census of 58
• Patient population includes newborns with respiratory, cardiac, neuro, GI, GU, musculoskeletal, endocrine, and infectious diseases
• RN-to-patient ratios based on acuity: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3
• 12-hour night shifts, 1845-0715 or similar
• Weekend requirements include 2 Fridays, 2 Mondays, and every other weekend in each 6-week schedule
• Travelers may float to Neonatal PCU, Pediatric CVICU, PICU, and general Peds as needed
• EPIC charting system used
• No on-call required for travelers
• Travelers expected to work scheduled holidays
• Permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the unit
• Provide specialized nursing care for critically ill neonates with diverse conditions
• Will float to pediatric units as a helping hand unless prior experience in those populations
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge nurse, RT, intensivist, APPs, residents, IV/VAT/PCVC team, resource nurses, and unit-based educators
• Orientation includes facility onboarding and 2 days departmental training
• Holiday expectation is to work day of or surrounding days every other holiday while on contract
• First-time travelers may be considered with manager approval depending on current staffing

Requirements

• Active NC or compact state RN license
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Minimum 2 years of recent Level 3 or Level 4 NICU experience required
• Experience with EPIC EMR is required
• Skills required include management of critical care vasoactive drip titration, invasive lines, ventilator/trach management, HOFV, g-tube/j-tube, feeding tubes, chest tubes, sedation/analgesic drip management, foley management, use of EVDs, Camino device, CRRT, and ECMO (ECMO, EVD, ICP, CRRT experience is flexible)
• Must be comfortable in a high-acuity, fast-paced NICU environment

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