NICU Registered Nurse
Salina, KS
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Salina, Kansas

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (NICU)
• Location: Salina, Kansas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 18:45 - 7:15 (12-hour shifts)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Work Setting: NICU Level II and Mother-Baby unit (occasional Mother-Baby shifts)
• Patient Population: Neonates 29-34 weeks gestation; occasional postpartum moms and well newborns (max 4 couplets)
• Unit Ratio: 1:1 in NICU or 1:4 in postpartum

Job Description

• Position primarily in NICU with occasional work on Mother-Baby unit.
• Must attend high-risk deliveries including forceps/vacuum, C-sections, and surgical cases.
• Facility enforces a 100-mile radius rule for mileage approval.
• First-time travelers are not accepted.
• EMR experience required: MEDITECH mandatory; GE Centricity preferred but not required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Minimum 3 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• BLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with infectious disease protocols including Isolation Precautions, Neonatal Sepsis, and Sepsis workup
• Proficient in starting and maintaining IVs
• Skilled in neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with High Flow Nasal Cannula oxygen delivery systems
• Ability to perform hearing screens
• Experience with MEDITECH electronic medical records system

Schedule Requirements

• Every other weekend required.

Facility & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service.
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required.
• Background checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually.
  • Must include all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
  • FACIS Level III screening required within 30 days of start.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated with contract renewals.
• Education verification: Proof of highest degree required.
• Nursys verification required for all RNs.
• Physical exam within last 12 months, signed by MD, DO, PA, or ARNP confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months of start; can be completed onsite during orientation if needed.
• Immunizations and titers required or accepted:

  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (required for NICU/Birth Center staff)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination series
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series (or declination form)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination series
• Drug screening:

  • 10-panel drug screen including marijuana within 60 days of start (SAMHSA certified, reviewed by MRO)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declination requires mask wearing.
• COVID-19 vaccine or declination accepted; medical/religious exemptions accepted with declination form.
• Completion of facility-specific Healthstream modules (~8 hours) required prior to start.
• Photo for badge required.

References & Evaluations

• Two professional references required within 2 years for travel positions.
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the facility over 1 year.
• Skills checklist must be updated annually for applicable units.

Additional Notes

• Unit scrub provided.
• Facility does not accept instant background checks as placeholders; full background check must be on file prior to start.
• Candidates must comply with the facility’s 100-mile radius rule for mileage approval.
• This position requires prior travel experience; first-time travelers are not eligible.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this NICU Registered Nurse travel contract position in Salina, Kansas.