Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,016 per week

About the role

Fusion Medical Staffing is recruiting a NICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Affirms and monitors critically ill and premature newborns, identifying changes and documenting conditions and responses
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved neonatal nursing techniques
• Performs neonatal assessments, including vital signs, weight checks, and specialized neonatal screenings
• Operates and manages advanced NICU equipment, such as ventilators, CPAP machines, and infusion pumps, ensuring proper functionality
• Aids with life-saving and diagnostic neonatal procedures, including umbilical line placement and intubation
• Educates and supports parents on neonatal care, including feeding techniques and developmental care
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians during examinations and procedures
• Develops and implements individualized care plans for neonates in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Adheres to infection control measures, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and sterilization protocols, to protect vulnerable neonates
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including neonatologists and therapists, to optimize neonatal outcomes
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
• Adheres to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

Requirements

• One year of recent experience as a neonatal intensive care RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Preferred Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification (RNC-NIC)
• PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certification

Qualifications

• Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position

Skills

• Critical thinking
• Service excellence
• Good interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
• Life and Short-term disability offered
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

Why Choose Fusion?

• Day one insurance
• $0 copay for mental health services
• Scholarships and awards
• Exclusive discounts
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Competitive compensation packages
• Opportunities to learn new skills
• Freedom to control your career
• Meld career with personal life experiences
• Make informed decisions
• Create memories that last a lifetime

Other Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.