Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Fort Pierce, FL
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel - RN - NICU (675) - HCA Florida Lawnwood - 7:00AM - 7:00PM (1042539)

Unit Information:  NICU 675

Facility:  HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital

Address:  1700 S 23rd Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Floor: 2nd

Building: Main Hospital

Cost Center: 67504

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

·       Number of Beds: 10 level 3 beds, 10 level 2 beds, 6 NICU overflow beds – total 26

·       Number of Staff: 64 total hired in

·       Type of Staff:  

o   Day Shift: Director, CNC, RN, PCT, Neonatologist, NNP, OT, ST, RT

o   Night Shift: CNC, RN, Neonatologist, NNP, RT

·       Patient Ratios – 1:1 – 1:3

·       Type of Equipment: telemetry, pulse ox, ET tubes, conventional vents, jet vents, oscillators, bubble CPAP, NC, CTs, MRIs, CVCs, syringe pumps, phototherapy lights

·       Documentation System: Meditech – transitioning to Expanse in May 2025

·       Call Requirements: 1-3 shifts/schedule for transport call

Typical Hiring Profile

Must have: (includes certifications and special skills, ex: ACLS, BLS, NIH)

·        Level 3 NICU experience

·       BLS, NRP, STABLE

List Typical Procedures Performed on Unit(s):  

·       Admissions of micropreemies, insertion and care of umbilical lines, insertion and care of PICC lines, ongoing respiratory support, post-op surgical care, ROP eye exams, following neuroprotection protocols, kangaroo care, Chest tube placements, LPs, attending deliveries

Additional Preferences: (ex: previous travel experience preferred, easily adaptable to fast paced unit, can function well independently)

·       Minimum of 3 years level 3 NICU experience, strong critical thinking skills, works well with a team, excellent communication skills

·       Experience with educating parents in high stress environments, able to work in a high acuity and fast paced unit