NICU RN
Salem, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Level III NICU position requiring at least two years of acute care NICU experience and NRP certification.

Details

• Level III NICU setting providing family-centered neonatal care
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• 1:3 patient ratio
• Cares for neonates ranging from <24-28 weeks to >34 weeks gestation
• Possible float to Pediatrics or to a nearby affiliate hospital (West Valley Hospital, approx. 15 minutes away)
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered Oregon RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• NRP certification required within 90 days of start
• STABLE certification required within 12 months of start
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum of two years acute care NICU RN experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial and central line management, UAC/UVC care, and administration of blood products and emergency medications
• Experience with neonatal dosage calculations, surfactant administration, and anti-seizure medications
• Competent in ventilator management, high frequency oscillation, CPAP, and nitric oxide therapy
• Knowledge of thermoregulation, phototherapy, and neonatal abstinence syndrome care
• Strong communication, organizational, delegation, and team leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure using sound clinical judgment

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive, family-centered nursing care to critically ill neonates
• Attend high-risk deliveries and assist with procedures such as lumbar punctures
• Support breastfeeding and manage feeding methods including gavage and NG/NJ tube placement
• Monitor for complications such as NEC, sepsis, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and Interpretive Services as needed
• Former Salem Health permanent employees must wait six months post-termination before applying for travel positions
• Facility does not accommodate block scheduling
• RTO must be finalized prior to submission, with no changes accepted afterward
• Refusing to float to affiliated units may result in contract cancellation