NICU Registered Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a Level 4 neonatal ICU night shift position, requiring an AZ or compact RN license and advanced neonatal certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within an acute care hospital setting
• 71-bed NICU with 17 stepdown beds and common populations including premature, surgical, cardiac, genetic disorder, ECMO, and cooling cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 in the ICU and 1:3 in Level 2
• Shifts are 12-hour nights (7p-7a) with every 3rd weekend required
• Care is supported by 24/7 in-house neonatologists, midlevels, RT, and pharmacy
• Uses Cerner EMR; experience required
• Phillips telemetry is utilized
• Floating may be required to Mother Baby or Labor Care units for neonatal patients only
• On-unit orientation is 2-3 days; includes SIMs Lab competency for Foley insertion
• RNs are expected to maintain sterile field competency and complete skills labs and educational modules on lifts, restraints, and wound care
• Charge nurse and high-risk RN resource available with no patient assignment
• One PCT per shift supports the unit
• Scrub color requirement is navy
• Must work 3 out of 6 major holidays during assignment
• Returning candidates cannot have been directly employed (FT, PT, PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• A permanent residence outside a specific mile radius may be required based on state
• First day SIMs Lab and ongoing proficiency testing are strictly enforced

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of application
• Minimum 3 years of Level 4 NICU experience required; will consider busy Level 3 experience
• BLS and NRP certifications required; Cardiac STABLE certification strongly preferred
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam (Relias) prior to employment; 80% passing score, two attempts allowed
• Must pass a sterile technique SIMs lab for Foley catheter insertion on first day
• Prior travel nurse experience preferred
• Proficiency in Cerner EMR required
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from the last 12 months, one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years

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