Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Flexible

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 3 NICU position requiring a SD or compact license and expertise in neonatal critical care.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a Level 3 NICU with 28 beds and an average census of 13-16 patients
• Provides care to neonates of all gestational ages, including cases such as low birth weight, feeders/growers, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, and total body cooling
• RN patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:4, depending on acuity
• 12-hour variable shifts are required, with options for 36 or 48-hour contracts
• Care is provided using EPIC EMR, with Alaris pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing systems
• Floating may be required to PICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, or for adult constant observation overflow
• Weekend rotations are not required, but travelers may work mostly weekends
• On-call is required only for low census situations
• Holiday work is expected for 2 out of 4 major holidays
• Responsibilities include advanced neonatal care and collaboration on delivery attendance
• Unit support includes a charge nurse, CNA, respiratory therapy, 24/7 neonatologists, NNP coverage, a transport team, and lactation consultants
• General traveler orientation and one day/one night of unit orientation provided
• Scrub color is navy
• Free parking is available
• Time off must be pre-approved by management
• First-time travelers are accepted with 2+ years NICU experience

Requirements

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 1.5 years recent NICU experience required (2+ years of experience required for first-time travelers)
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and PALS required; STABLE preferred
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Experience with vent management, IV starts, chest tubes, and IV medication titration required
• EPIC charting experience preferred, approval required if no prior EPIC experience
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility
• Previous permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler

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