Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Gilbert, AZ

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU / Special Care Nursery (SCN)

Location

Gilbert, AZ

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to neonates in a 12-bed Level II Special Care Nursery, managing an average census of 10 patients
• Care for neonates 32 weeks gestational age and above, including patients on CPAP and High Flow, feeder/growers, rule-out/sepsis, and hyperbilirubinemia
• Maintain patient ratios of typically 3:1, adjusting to 2:1 based on acuity
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs independently; collaborate with the certified neonatal PICC team as needed
• Attend high-risk deliveries as directed and coordinate with NNPs, Neonatologists, and Pediatricians available in-house 24/7
• Participate in self-scheduling with weekend and holiday rotation requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience; Level II NICU experience required
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Current BLS certification
• Current S.T.A.B.L.E. certification
• Must pass a Simulation Lab competency assessment (foley catheter insertion) on Day 1 of orientation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Level III NICU experience strongly preferred
• Experience with CPAP and High Flow respiratory support in neonatal populations
• Familiarity with neonatal IV insertion and peripheral line management

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit with NNPs in-house 24/7, Pediatrician coverage around the clock, a dedicated Charge Nurse, and PCT support staff
• Enjoy self-scheduling flexibility with no on-call requirements