Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position requiring a compact or SD RN license and strong neonatal critical care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Level III NICU with a patient census of 13–16 neonates
• Care for neonates of all gestational ages with diagnoses including low birth weight, need for high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, total body cooling, and feeders/growers
• No ECMO or cardiac surgery cases are included
• RN-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:4
• 12-hour variable shifts with the potential for mostly weekend assignments and on-call for low census
• Floating may be required to PICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, and Adult Constant Observation
• Uses Epic EMR (Epic experience preferred but not required), Alaris pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
• Support provided by 24/7 neonatologists, NNPs, RTs, lactation consultants, and charge RN
• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill and premature newborns
• Unit features 28 beds in a Level III NICU at a teaching hospital and Level II trauma center
• General traveler orientation plus one day and one night of unit orientation provided
• Expect to cover two of four major holidays as assigned
• Pre-approved time off only
• Scrub color is navy
• Free parking is available on-site
• First-time travelers are considered with at least 2 years of recent NICU experience
• Travelers may be renewed based on performance and need

Requirements

• Active SD or compact RN license in good standing
• Minimum 1.5 years NICU experience required (2 years for first-time travelers)
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required; STABLE certification preferred
• Completion of an accredited nursing program is required
• Proficiency in vent management, IV starts, chest tubes, IV medication titration, and neonatal resuscitation is preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred; notify if experience is lacking for approval consideration
• Candidates must live more than 100 miles from the facility
• Former permanent staff must wait one year before returning as travelers

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