NICU RN
Odessa, TX
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 22, 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 previous travel nursing experience.

Details

• >High Risk Level III NICU setting
• Care for neonates ranging from <24-28 weeks to >34 weeks gestation
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Night shift, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:00
• 48 hours/week preferred, 36 hours/week will be considered
• Cerner charting experience preferred

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and STABLE required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and UAC/UVC placement
• Experience with neonatal dosage calculations and administration of anti-seizure medications, antibiotics, vasopressors, steroids, and surfactants
• Proficient in ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), high frequency ventilation, and nitric oxide therapy
• Experience with therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket) and neonatal abstinence syndrome care

Additional Information

• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide care for critically ill neonates
• Provide respiratory support including bubble CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Manage complex GI care including NEC, tube feedings, and breastfeeding support
• Perform APGAR scoring, developmental care, and patient/family teaching
• Assist with procedures such as lumbar punctures and manage chest tubes as needed
• Provide care for neonatal sepsis and infectious disease precautions using appropriate PPE
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for this position
• Facility conducts its own mandatory drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for positive results