Travel NICU RN - $2,169 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) position in Kennewick, Washington. This is a 13-week travel nursing assignment with night shifts.

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
• Provide critical care to sick and premature infants alongside the rest of the care team
• Assist in providing round-the-clock care to patients and support to parents, including emotional encouragement and advising on proper infant care after discharge

Requirements

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience
• BLS certification
• NRP certification
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning assignment
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, as well as bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty
• Ability to easily lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times

Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• 12-hour night shifts
• Duration: 13 weeks

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