Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Margate, FL

Job Title

Travel RN – NICU (Nights)

Location

Margate, FL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in an 18-bed Level II–III NICU serving neonates born at less than 32 weeks gestation and critically ill newborns of all gestational ages
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including ventilators, jet vents, oscillator vents, CPAP, nitric oxide delivery systems, heart monitors, pulse oximeters, and IV drips
• Manage central lines, ELBW patients, PIV placements, and endotracheal tubes in collaboration with neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• May float to the Postpartum unit to care for babies or assist in Transition; will not serve as the sole RN in those settings
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with families, including those experiencing trauma, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and subspecialists

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Florida (or compact license eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Current S.T.A.B.L.E. certification required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• National certification such as RNC-LRN, C-NPT, NCC, or C-EFM
• Previous travel nursing experience with ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced unit and function independently
• Strong critical thinking skills, emotional empathy and stability, and excellent communication abilities
• Nonjudgmental approach with the ability to multitask and support traumatized family members

Why Join Us

• Work within a highly secured, state-of-the-art NICU recognized with Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, featuring 24/7 neonatologist coverage, nationally certified Level III therapists, a dedicated case manager, and a donor milk program
• Join a collaborative, specialized team in a well-supported unit offering a comprehensive range of neonatal subspecialty services