NICU RN
Salt Lake City, UT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a 13-week assignment requiring at least 2 years of recent Level III+ NICU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• 32-bed Level III (or higher) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit located in the Women's Pavilion
• Day and night shift staffing includes charge RN, 5-7 staff RNs, PCT/clerk (day only), and respiratory therapist
• Patient ratios vary from 1:1 to 1:3 based on acuity
• Uses Alaris pumps, Medela milk warmers, Natus and GE phototherapy lights, GE Panda warmers/Giraffes, CareFusion Oscillator, Getinge (Servo) ventilators, and Fisher and Paykel Bubble CPAP
• Epic EMR utilized
• 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Rotating weekends required, approximately 4 weekend shifts per month
• Floating to the well-baby nursery may be required

Requirements

• Active UT or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: NRP, BLS, and STABLE
• Minimum 2 years of recent Level III or greater NICU experience required
• Experience caring for premature and critically ill neonates, including those requiring respiratory support
• Competency managing patients on CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and mechanical ventilation
• Experience with umbilical lines (UAC/UVC), PICC lines, and central line management
• Experience administering and monitoring TPN/lipids, IV medications, and neonatal drips
• Proficiency in neonatal assessment, stabilization, and recognition of clinical deterioration
• Epic EMR experience required
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonatal intensive care and feeder-grower patients
• Perform neonatal resuscitation, stabilization, and surfactant administration
• Manage UVC/UAC and PICC lines, TPN/lipid administration, and neonatal medication infusions
• Support therapeutic hypothermia protocols and care for infants with HIE when applicable
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists, NNPs, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Provide family-centered care and caregiver education to support parents through complex neonatal hospitalizations
• Hospital-laundered scrubs provided each shift
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted
• Experience with Level IV NICU, micro-preemies, HFOV/HFJV, iNO, and cooling protocols preferred but not required