NICU RN
Odessa, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position requiring NRP, STABLE certification, and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

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• Works in a High Risk Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Cares for neonates ranging from under 24 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• Maintains a 1:3 patient ratio
• Attends high risk deliveries and provides Mother/Baby and Pediatric care as needed
• Utilizes Cerner charting system, experience preferred
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required; PALS certification preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and UAC/UVC management
• Experience administering neonatal medications including vasopressors, antibiotics, anti-seizure medications, steroids, and surfactants
• Proficient in respiratory support including CPAP, HFNC, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, and ventilator management
• Experience with therapeutic hypothermia, phototherapy, and neonatal abstinence syndrome care
• Skilled in APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, developmental care, and patient/family teaching
• Cerner charting experience required

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive care for critically ill neonates including respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and infectious disease management
• Assist with high risk deliveries and procedures such as lumbar punctures
• Support breastfeeding and manage feedings via bottle, breast, or gavage
• Perform sepsis work-ups and manage isolation precautions/PPE
• Facility conducts its own mandatory drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered
• Local candidates are not accepted