Neonatal ICU RN
Brownsville, Texas
Valley Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN - NICU (Travel)

Location: Brownsville, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 4 years in NICU Level III - IV
• Certifications Required:

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • STABLE
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Licenses: Registered Nurse License
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Neonatal Intensive Care
• Number of Beds: 10 NICU beds, 8 Stepdown beds
• Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, up to 4 RNs
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, up to 4 RNs
• Patient Ratios: 1:3 and 1:1
• Equipment Used:

  • HFNC (High Flow Nasal Cannula)
  • Ventilators
  • SiPAP
  • HFOV (High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation)
  • Central Lines, PIV (Peripheral IV)
  • Feeding Pumps, IV Pumps
• EMR System: CPN/Meditech

Skills & Procedures

• Must Have:

  • Minimum 2 years NICU Level III - IV experience (part of the 4 years total requirement)
  • RN, NRP, STABLE certifications
• Preferred:

  • Additional NICU Level III - IV experience beyond minimum
• Typical Procedures Performed:

  • Intubations (performed by providers)
  • Chest Tubes, PICC lines, Central Lines (performed by providers)

Work Environment & Culture

• Personality Fit:

  • Works well with others
  • Willingness to help
  • Proactive attitude
• Floating Areas: Newborn Nursery
• Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs
• Weekend Shifts: Minimum 6 weekend shifts per month (Friday through Sunday)

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs looking for a travel opportunity in a Level III-IV NICU setting with a supportive team and advanced neonatal care equipment.