Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
College Station, TX
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Night shift 3-12's

May be asked to precept, as needed by the unit, paid $1/hr more

Candidate should have a minimum of 2 full years experience

**Unit: Level of NICU III

IMPORTANT: We do couplet care, but our NICU nurses attend deliveries and complete those admissions. There is an expectation to help with newborns on Mother Baby if needed (either assisting with lab work, infants on observation/transition, or taking a newborn assignment. # Beds 13 private roomsNurse:Patient Ratios We follow AWHONN staffing guidelines. Most assignments will be 1:2, with an occasional 1:1. 

Feeder grower infants will go to 1:3.

Required Certifications: BLS, NRP-advanced, STABLE 

*These need to be up to date before coming onsite. 

Common diagnoses/Types of patients: PPHN, prematurity (25-34 weeks), Hypoglycemia, a lot of respiratory support (cardiac and surgical cases are transferred out) Partner with Texas Childrens- may do phone consult and determine if they can maintain baby hereExperience or 'Must have' skills: Minimum of 2 years of Level III or IV NICU experience. Must be proficient with the following: NC, HFNC, BCPAP, vents, chest tubes, UVC, UAC, ELBW infants.Delivery experience highly preferredAre RNs required to titrate drips noCommon titratable &/or set rate drips: n/aCharge Nurse/House Supervisor Does the charge nurse take an assignment Charge nurse available but always takes an assignmentAre there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios noNeonatologist in house 24/7 Neonatology provider in house 24/7RT Equipment: bubble cpap, high flow NC, vents, NIPPVIs there tele on this unit Monitor Techs RNs read strips noShifts & Scheduling: 12 hours, Self-scheduling is utilized but not finalized until balanced by manager. Schedule done 6 weeks at a time & unit works with schedule requestsWeekend Requirements: Every other weekendHoliday Requirements: Rotating with core staffIs there call or a standby requirement NoFloating Requirements: May flex to Resource nurse to provide assistance to Mother Baby staff- assist with circumcisions, draw labs, complete CCHD, car seat studies, assist with deliveries and admissions. If needed may take a neonatal assignment of up to 6 infants. First to Float between College Station and Bryan campus (16 minutes apart) as needed.Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy - undershirts must be navy.