Travel NICU Registered Nurse
Morristown, NJ
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RN - NICU Travel Nurse

Location: Morristown, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel Nursing (Clinical Nursing)

Job Description

• Perform thorough and systematic patient assessments across all age groups, from pediatric to geriatric.
• Deliver competent and appropriate nursing care specific to the NICU population.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in emergency equipment and procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of nursing processes, patient progress, and education.
• Uphold professional practice responsibilities, including adherence to policies and procedures.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Follow National Patient Safety Goals, including Universal Protocol and patient identification standards.
• Use safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics for both self and patients.
• Understand conditions, procedures, and equipment relevant to surgical patients; individualize care accordingly.
• Take responsibility for prioritizing and directing patient care based on patient needs and condition changes.
• Provide patient education pre- and post-operatively, including assessing patient and family understanding.
• Support timely completion and evaluation of Pre Admission Testing (PAT) orders.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Current RN License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• NRP Certification (Required)
• RNC-NIC Certification (Preferred)
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Physical Requirements

• As defined by Occupational Safety/OMS standards