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NICU Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Schedule: Every weekend (block scheduling), either Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)

Job Description

Provide nursing care in a Level 3 or 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Must be willing to float to other departments within the hospital and cross campus to a sister NICU within a 12-mile radius
Work includes holidays with minimal to no return to office (RTO)
EPIC electronic medical record experience preferred

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
Minimum 2 years of recent NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience, including experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
Social Security Card
Proof of E-Verify or attestation
Background check within 30 days of start (7-year criminal check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
Copy of nursing degree from an accredited college
Proof of OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission annual training (or signed attestation)
Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
Completed employment application/resume
Updated skills checklist for applicable unit (annual)

Health & Safety Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required by facility but required by agency)
N95 Fit Mask test within 12 months of start (3M N95 models 1860, 1860 Small, 1870, 1870+)
Tdap vaccine required (no declinations accepted)
Negative TB test (Qgold or Tspot within 3 months; PPD not accepted) or chest X-ray if positive TB history
Proof of immunity or vaccination for:
- Measles (Rubeola)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella
Hepatitis B: proof of positive titer or declination
Seasonal flu vaccination mandatory for current season (no exemptions)
Drug testing: 10-panel plus nicotine/cotinine test within 60 days of start (instant tests not accepted)

Additional Notes

Must include floating to sister campuses and other departments in contract
Minimal to no return to office (RTO) must be included in submission
Facility-specific confidentiality and security agreement must be signed prior to start
Facility will send fit test instructions directly to the traveler; do not contact facility before receiving instructions
Accommodation requests for PAPR due to fit test failure require approval and may take up to two weeks

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs seeking a travel contract with night shifts and flexibility to float within a pediatric hospital system.

Atlanta, GA

About

A true Southern gem, Atlanta, Georgia, is a city rooted in the past but leading the way into the future. Atlanta is known for its beautiful skyline and many attractions, including the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca Cola and the CNN Center. Local restaurants like The Varsity and Mary Mac’s Tea Room showcase the city’s rich Southern cuisine, and visitors quickly notice that almost every street downtown has “peach” in the name. The cost of living is much lower than in many similar cities in the more crowded Northeast, but the quality of life is as good or better. Atlanta is also home to the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International, making air travel a breeze, and Atlantic Station, a great place to shop til you drop. There's literally something for everyone from historic homes and museums to sports teams like the Braves, Hawks, Falcons, Dream and United FC.

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