NICU Registered Nurse
San Antonio, Texas
Children's Hospital of San Antonio

Registered Nurse (NICU) - Travel Position

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide routine and complex nursing care in a Level 4 NICU, caring for patients ranging from feeder growers to complex ICU neonatal patients.
• Practice independently with awareness of all relevant clinical aspects.
• Manage clinical situations by making appropriate assignments and delegating to other care providers.
• Patient ratios vary between 1:2, 1:3, or 1:4; CNAs support 1:4 assignments.

Work Schedule

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekends per six weeks, including two Mondays and two Fridays

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care consistent with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Meet organizational competency expectations as a Leader of Self, Others, or Leaders.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing or higher.
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Current BLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current STABLE certification.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Orientation & Onboarding

• Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within 30 days of hire.
• New hires receive preceptorship by a trained staff member and must complete organizational and Perinatal Services-specific competency validations.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements is mandatory.

Additional Information

• This position requires working full time.
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.