NICU Registered Nurse
Minneapolis, MN
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Rotating

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care for neonates in the NICU, including critically ill newborns and pre-term infants, including extremely low birth weight (ELBW) population.
• Care includes assisted ventilation (high frequency ventilators such as JET and Oscillator, conventional vents, and non-invasive methods like bubble CPAP, RAM cannula, HFNC).
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for newborns, including those with tracheostomies.
• Strong knowledge of developmental care is expected.
• Float between three hospital locations as needed.

Work Schedule

• 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (48 hours/week).
• Shifts alternate between day (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) and night (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM).
• Every other weekend required.
• No on-call duties.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Minnesota
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Required Certifications & Verifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• State RN license verification (NURSYS verification required)
• Background check within 1 year including:

  • SSN trace
  • 7-year county and nationwide criminal search
  • National sex offender registry check
  • FACIS level 3
  • Education verification (degree and field of study must be documented)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start (must state “may work without restrictions”)
• Fit testing for N95 mask within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with annual TB questionnaire if past positive)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella immunity documentation (IgG titer or 2 MMR doses)
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination form
  • Varicella immunity (IgG titer or 2 vaccine doses)
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or signed declination form (mask required if declined)
• Drug screening within 1 year (minimum 9-panel)

Background and Fingerprinting Requirements (Minnesota Specific)

• Must complete Minnesota DHS NetStudy Questionnaire immediately after contract signing.
• Fingerprinting clearance required before start; candidates cannot begin work with fingerprints pending unless a “more time needed” letter is approved.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 2 weeks of registration.
• Candidates must arrange fingerprinting at a Livescan location in Minnesota or out of state (may require travel).
• DHS clearance required for all agency employees with Minnesota licenses issued before 1/1/2018; those licensed after this date may be exempt but must still complete the questionnaire.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be willing to float between multiple hospital locations within the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
• This position requires strong clinical skills in neonatal critical care and ventilator management.
• Compliance with all state and facility-specific health and safety protocols is mandatory.

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