Travel NICU RN - $2,001 per week

About the role

We're looking for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Spokane, WA. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. As a NICU RN, you'll provide critical care to sick and premature infants. Alongside the rest of the care team, NICU RNs assist in providing round-the-clock care to these patients and support to the parents. Parental support can range from emotional encouragement to advising parents on the proper care of their infant when they return home.

Responsibilities

• Care for infants transitioning to extra uterine life
• Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary
• Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs
• Provide arterial and intravenous therapy
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators and ventilators

Requirements

• BLS, NRP
• 2 Years recent acute care experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Physical demands & work environment

• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
• Able to easily lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times
• May face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1