Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Bronx, NY
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) 1 years exp NY RN license required

Unit

NICU RN - 6th Floor | B08013

Unit Type

NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

Division

Required Certifications

ACLS, BLS Certification, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), PALS 

Required Experience & Skills

Candidates should have previous Level III NICU experience and be proficient in:

• Mechanical ventilation and care of intubated patients
• Oscillator ventilation management
• OG/NG tube care
• IV insertion
• Central line management
• Critical thinking in high-acuity settings

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment

Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Charting System: Allscripts

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Position Overview

This position is primarily based in a Level III NICU; however, nurses must be comfortable floating to the PICU, Pediatric Unit, and Nursery as needed. The Pediatric Unit cares for patients ranging from infancy through 21 years of age.

Unit Information

• NICU Level: III
• Bed Capacity: 40 beds
• Patient Ratios:
  • Level I: 1:1 or 1:2
  • Level II: 1:3
  • Level III: 1:4

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

The unit cares for neonates and pediatric patients with a variety of complex conditions, including:

• Prematurity
• Hypoglycemia
• Neonatal sepsis
• Neonatal withdrawal syndrome
• Congenital anomalies
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
• Post-surgical transfers
• Cardiology patients

First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Medication & Drip Management

• Nurses are not routinely required to titrate drips.
• Common medications include Dopamine and Dobutamine.
• Sedation drips are not typically utilized.

Staffing & Support

• Charge nurses may occasionally carry a low-acuity patient assignment.
• Day shift support includes two nurse aides.
• Staffing assignments generally include one nurse per room, with main rooms housing approximately 12–16 infants.

Physician Coverage

• House staff and attending physicians are available onsite 24/7.
• Neonatologists are on call overnight and conduct rounds each morning.

Respiratory Equipment

The unit utilizes:

• NCPAP
• Bubble CPAP
• NIMV
• High-Flow Oxygen Therapy
• Oscillator Ventilation

Telemetry

• Telemetry monitoring is available.
• No dedicated monitor technicians.
• RNs are responsible for interpreting telemetry strips.

Scheduling

• Shift Hours: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM / 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Schedule: 13 shifts per 4-week schedule
• Scheduling requests are considered whenever possible, though flexibility is expected to support unit needs.
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed.
• Attendance expectations are strict, and excessive call-outs may result in contract termination.

Weekend & Holiday Requirements

• Every other weekend required
• Typically one holiday per contract, depending on unit needs

Overtime & Call

• No routine call requirement
• Overtime opportunities may be available

Floating Requirements

Nurses may be assigned to:

• PICU
• Pediatric Unit
• Nursery

Core staff generally attend deliveries; travelers may support these areas based on unit needs.

Dress Code

• Royal blue scrubs required
• Scrub card and surgical scrubs may be provided when appropriate

Orientation

Orientation includes:

• Two days in the NICU
• One day in the Nursery
• One day in the PICU