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Job Description & Requirements
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN
Duration: 16 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel
NICU RN – Level III-B NICU Contract: 16 weeks Shift: 12-hour nights Weekends: Every other weekend Holidays: Major-holiday coverage required Unit: 21-bed Level III-B NICU Ratio: Typically 1:2–3, based on acuity and facility needs Locals: Accepted with a rate reduction
Required Experience
Minimum 2.5–3 years of recent NICU experience
Experience caring for premature and critically ill neonates
Must have hands‑on experience with:
Therapeutic body cooling
Conventional ventilators
Jet ventilation
High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
Required Certifications
BLSNRP
Preferred: STABLE certification and Epic experience
Arrhythmia Test: Not required
Unit Details
The Level III-B NICU provides specialized care for premature, acute and chronically ill neonates. Nurses must be comfortable providing advanced respiratory support, developmental care, family education and emergency stabilization.
Equipment and procedures include:
Medfusion infusion pumps
PICC lines placed by specially trained RNs
Umbilical lines
Therapeutic body cooling
Conventional, jet and oscillator ventilators
Giraffe Shuttle transport system
Intubation performed by trained transport nurses
Floating
The RN may occasionally float within New Life services or to nearby NICUs based on staffing needs and clinical competency.
Important Notes
Active state RN license or eligible compact license required
First‑time travelers are not specifically restricted, but strong NICU experience is essential
BSN and pediatric nursing certification are preferred
Ratios are based on patient acuity and are not guaranteed
About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Health savings account
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
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Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
Who can apply
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