Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Documentation, Emergency Response, Intravenous Therapies, MEDITECH, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neonatal Nursing, Neonatology, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Registered Nurse (RN), Ventilator
Job Title
Travel RN – NICU
LocationOgden, Utah
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 3 shifts per week, 72 hours per pay period | 8-week assignment
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct nursing care to neonatal patients in a Level III NICU with a 17-bed unit (capacity to 22 beds), maintaining patient ratios of 1:3 for feeder/grower patients and 1:2 for higher acuity patients
- Perform all neonatal-specific cares including Neonatal Abstinence Scoring, hypoglycemia management, and IV placement
- Assist physicians with bedside procedures including intubation, central line placement, and chest tube placement; participate in emergency code response
- Operate and monitor unit equipment including ventilators, cardiorespiratory monitors, Vapotherm, CPAP, and IV systems; document using Meditech and paper flow sheets
- Communicate effectively with families during stressful hospitalizations, narrate care, and keep parents informed of patient status
- Report changes in patient condition to physicians and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including NNPs, Board Certified Neonatologists, NICU RT, and Charge RN
Required Qualifications- Active RN license
- BLS certification required
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
- ACLS certification required
- STABLE certification required
- PALS certification required
- Minimum of 1–2 years of NICU experience, including Level III NICU experience; new graduates will not be considered
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with neonatal abstinence scoring and hypoglycemia management protocols
- Familiarity with Meditech documentation system
- Demonstrated ability to support and communicate with families in high-stress clinical environments
Why Join Us- Work alongside a supportive team of experienced NICU RNs, Board Certified Neonatologists, and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in a unit with a strong focus on patient satisfaction and family-centered care, including NICView remote live stream cameras for family use
- Facility-provided scrubs included for the duration of the assignment
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing