Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Atlanta, GA
Carenest Health Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

PAY:
Local Pay - $65 to $68/hr on W2

Travelers Pay: 
Taxable Amount - $24.5/hr on W2
Lodging Stipend - $1,100 weekly
Meals Stipend - $768 weekly
Weekly Gross - $2,750 weekly including stipend for 36 hours.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position - RN-NICU
Location - 2220 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30329
Duration - 13 weeks
Shift - 12 hours night // 36 hours

Schedule - Weekend BLOCK Nights - Friday, Sat, Sunday.

Float - Yes, Open to float to other units. 

Some common diagnosis include: CDH, MAS, NEC, TEF/EA, abdominal wall defects, BPD, pulmonary hypertension, pre/peri/post-op.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill and premature newborns in the NICU.
Assess, monitor, and document neonatal patients' condition, vital signs, and response to treatment.
Administer medications, IV fluids, TPN, blood products, and other prescribed therapies.
Manage ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen therapy, and other respiratory support equipment.
Assist with neonatal resuscitation, intubation, central line insertion, PICC lines, and other bedside procedures.
Monitor feeding tolerance and administer enteral and parenteral nutrition.
Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educate and support parents on infant care, breastfeeding, discharge planning, and family-centered care.
Respond promptly to neonatal emergencies and maintain compliance with NICU protocols and patient safety standards.
Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and adhere to infection control, HIPAA, and Joint Commission guidelines.

REQUIREMENT:
3 years of RN-NICU experience - Required

RN w/ level IV/surgical NICU experience 

BLS, ACLS - Required

PALS and NRP preferred