About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Neonatal ICU opportunity in apple valley, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position requiring a CA RN license and at least 2 years of NICU experience.
Requirements
Active CA RN license (Compact license must be in hand at submission)
Current certifications: BLS and NRP (NRP Advanced preferred, or willingness to obtain before start)
PALS certification required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year in NICU specialty
Candidates with less than 2 years but Level IV NICU experience may be considered
Community hospital experience required
Prior travel experience required (may be waived for candidates with 2+ years NICU experience)
Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC, and neonatal dosage calculations
Experience with ventilator management, high frequency ventilation, oscillators, and nitric oxide delivery
Experience attending high risk deliveries and providing developmental and family-centered care
Experience with neonates ranging from 34 weeks gestation
Responsibilities
Level III NICU unit averaging 190 births per month in an acute care hospital
Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:00-06:30)
Patient ratio of 1:2-3
May float to Mother/Baby unit for couplet care if experienced
Every other weekend required, with potential for additional weekends based on unit needs
No on-call requirements
Epic EMR used
Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care including APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, and phlebotomy
Manage respiratory conditions such as respiratory distress syndrome and meconium aspiration
Administer medications including anti-seizure drugs, antibiotics, vasopressors, and surfactants
Support therapeutic hypothermia and neurologic monitoring as needed
Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
Free parking provided at the facility
Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
All RTO requests must be submitted upfront, with approval based on facility needs
Facility may cancel up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities within the same health system
Two supervisory references required covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at a local rate
Former permanent employees may return after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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Worksite address
apple valley, CA, 92307, US
Who can apply
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