Job Description: RN - NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Position Overview
TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced RN - NICU for travel assignments. This role involves providing critical care to premature and ill newborns, collaborating with neonatologists, and supporting families through the challenges of neonatal care. The ideal candidate is skilled in neonatal assessments, respiratory support, and advanced life-saving interventions.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill and premature newborns.
- Monitor vital signs, oxygen levels, and overall health status.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and feedings through tubes or bottles.
- Operate and manage ventilators, incubators, and other NICU equipment.
- Educate and support parents and families on newborn care and bonding.
- Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and other NICU staff.
- Document patient progress, treatments, and care plans accurately.
- Travel to various hospitals and NICU units for temporary assignments.
Qualifications
- Education: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in a Level II or III NICU.
- Certifications: BLS, NRP required; STABLE preferred.
- Skills: Expertise in neonatal resuscitation, ventilator management, and family-centered care.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to work 12-hour shifts and handle emergency situations.
- Travel Readiness: Open to temporary travel assignments.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and travel stipends.
- Work in leading NICU facilities and hospitals.
- Access to continuing education and neonatal training.
- Flexible travel contracts with potential for extensions.