Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
West Chester, PA
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Location: Chester County, PA
Unit: Level III NICU
Shift: Three 12-hour shifts per week
Duration: 13 Weeks (if travel contract)

Unit Overview

• Only Level III NICU in Chester County.
• Staffed by neonatal specialists 24/7.
• State-of-the-art neonatal technology and equipment.
• 14 licensed NICU beds with capability to accommodate up to 20 infants.
• Approximately 50 NICU nurses on staff.
• Multidisciplinary team includes Physical Therapists, Nutritionists, Speech Therapists, and Social Workers.
• Caring for premature and critically ill newborns as young as 22 weeks gestation.
• No surgical neonatal patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to critically ill and premature neonates in a Level III NICU.
• Manage and monitor infants requiring:
  • CPAP
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • UVC/UAC Lines
  • Advanced respiratory support
• Participate in high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal support in Labor & Delivery when needed.
• Deliver family-centered and developmental care to neonates.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Assess, monitor, document, and communicate patient status effectively.
• Educate and support parents and families throughout the NICU stay.
• Float to Pediatric or Maternity units if required, caring only for newborn patients.

Requirements

• Active RN License.
• BSN required.
• Minimum 2–3 years recent Level III NICU experience.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current NRP Certification.
• Strong experience with neonatal critical care equipment and procedures.

Schedule & Call

• Three 12-hour shifts per week.
• Every 3rd weekend required (more if willing).
• Every other holiday required.
• No routine on-call requirements.
• Standby process may be utilized if census decreases; nurse must be able to report within 1 hour if called.

Ideal Candidate

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Dependable and flexible team player.
• Strong clinical NICU skills.
• Takes initiative and works independently.
• Accepts feedback professionally.
• Compassionate and family-focused approach to patient care.

Submission Notes

• No pending compliance items will be accepted.
• Complete credentialing file required for clearance.
• All documentation must be completed by the Wednesday prior to start date.