RN - NICU

RN Nursing Float Pool

Job Title: RN Nursing Float Pool

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Medical Center

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12hr Night Shift Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: State Nursing License

Certifications: BLS, PALS, NRP

Must-Have: Trach management, vents, chest tube, foley, surgical drains, Art lines, CVL, blood draw, IV start, traction, CPAP, high flow, oscillator, central lines, dressing changes, heliox, nitric respiratory support. Knowledge of drips: Fentanyl, Propofol, Precedex, Epi, Levo.

Description: The position requires travel between two campuses. Assignments are posted 90-120 minutes prior to shift start. The facility includes 444 beds with a Level IV Perinatal Center and Level III NICU. It operates as a teaching hospital. The unit varies from 19-23 beds. Average daily patient census ranges from 15-18, depending on the unit. Candidate must be comfortable working with various patient types including respiratory issues, congenital heart disease, hematology/oncology, post-operative cases, and trauma. Experience in NICU with 61 beds focusing on premature infants, neuro issues, GI, and feeder/grower problems is necessary. PICU consists of 24 beds managing intubated patients, post-surgical cases, and respiratory failure. The general pediatrics unit covers patients from neonates to age 18, addressing general conditions, hematology, oncology, and post-surgery care. The ER accommodates 22 beds for neonates to age 18. PCICU is a cardiac intensive care unit with 16 beds for patients ranging from neonate to adult with specific cardiac conditions. Patient ratios are as follows: NICU 1:2, PICU 1:2, General Pediatrics 1:3-4, ER 1:3-4, and PCICU 1:2. Support within the department includes CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy services, and there is 24/7 availability of RT, hospitalists, and intensivists. Telemetry monitoring is available when needed. The department utilizes EMR and specific unit equipment. The role requires participation in a weekend rotation. Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays. Approval of time-off requests will be managed by the departmental manager. Shift times are either 0700-1900 or 1900-0700. A scheduling cycle consists of a 6-week period. Unit culture emphasizes teamwork and friendliness.