NICU Registered Nurse
Covington, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN with delivery attendance experience, a current LA or compact RN license, and expertise with Epic for a day shift assignment.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Level III NICU within a hospital environment
• Cares for neonates requiring advanced intervention and support
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3 in NICU, may float to Newborn Observation Unit (NOU) with a ratio of 1:4-6
• Expected to float to normal newborn nursery as needed
• Day shift schedule is 3x12 hours from 6:45 to 19:15
• Weekend requirement is every other weekend
• Must work at least one major and one minor holiday
• Self-scheduling model is in place
• Uses Epic as the EMR system
• Responsible for admitting and discharging neonates, including delivery attendance and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team
• Performs procedures such as assisting with chest tube, PICC, UAC, UVC placements, intubation, x-rays, ABGs, CBGs, and exchange transfusions
• Educates and supports parents, with special focus on breastfeeding assistance
• Scrub color is grape/purple
• Holidays and weekend coverage required according to unit policy
• Up to five days of RTO will be considered
• Candidates must reside outside a 75 mile radius
• Excessive RTO is not permitted

Requirements

• Active LA or compact RN license
• Minimum 3 years of recent Level III NICU experience
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Epic charting experience required
• Must have experience attending vaginal and C-section deliveries
• Proven experience with IV placement in neonates, lab draws, ventilator and central line management, and blood administration
• No first time travelers will be considered
• Must not have been a permanent employee at an LCMC facility within the past year

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