Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Location

Des Moines, IA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to NICU patients including premature infants and neonates experiencing respiratory distress/failure, hypoglycemia, and related conditions
• Administer and monitor vasopressors, sedation, and glucose as required within the unit
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:3 in a 42-bed NICU environment
• Float to general pediatrics and PICU as needed
• Participate in holiday coverage, with the expectation of working 1–2 winter holidays
• Utilize EPIC EMR for accurate and timely documentation of patient care

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of NICU / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience required
• First-time travelers must have a minimum of 24 months of NICU experience
• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission required
• Active BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Active NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Experience and comfort utilizing vasopressors, sedation, and glucose administration required
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (verified by driver's license)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred
• Prior experience floating to general pediatrics or PICU settings
• Familiarity with family-centered care models in a pediatric environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized pediatric acute care environment fully dedicated to the health and recovery of neonatal and pediatric patients
• First-time travelers are welcomed, providing an excellent opportunity to launch your travel nursing career in a supportive NICU setting