Registered Nurse - Newborn Nursery
Plano, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Newborn Nursery

Location: Plano, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

• Unit: Newborn Nursery
• Patient Population: Mother/baby care with step-down NICU baby experience required (floating to NICU step-down babies expected)
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Floating Policy: As needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of postpartum nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in newborn nursery care
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Preferred Skills

• Experience with couplet care (mother and baby care together)
• Familiarity with S.T.A.B.L.E. program
• Experience using Meditech documentation system

Schedule & Work Details

• Night shift with guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Weekend schedule and call requirements to be discussed during interview

Unit Policies & Guidelines

• Dress Code:

  • Scrubs required (specific color not stated)
  • Nails must be clean and healthy; artificial nails, gel, or similar enhancements are prohibited
  • Hair must be neat, clean, and pulled back if shoulder length or longer
  • Facial hair must be clean and neatly trimmed
  • Tattoos should be covered when possible; uncovered tattoos addressed individually
  • Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited (e.g., nose rings, tongue rings)

• Attendance: Company-wide attendance policy applies

Additional Information

• Nurses will be expected to float to the NICU step-down unit as needed
• The unit values staff with experience in mother/baby and NICU step-down care
• New equipment, technology, or other enticing unit features were not specified

Summary

This travel RN position in the Newborn Nursery requires a minimum of 2 years of hospital experience in mother/baby care, with preferred experience in NICU step-down and couplet care. Candidates must hold an active Texas RN license and current BLS and NRP certifications. The role is night shift with a 13-week assignment and includes floating to NICU step-down babies. Strict dress code and attendance policies apply.