RN - NICU

Details

Client Name
St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
NICU

Job ID
38674011

Weekly Pay
$2368.0


Shift Details

Shift
3X12 Days

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
12/07/2026

End Date
03/08/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (NICU RN)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (NICU RN) to join our team. This position involves providing high-quality care to critically ill newborns in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Unit Type: NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: 4 shifts per 4-week rotation (Saturdays and Sundays)
• Holidays: Based on unit coverage

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to newborn patients with varying degrees of illness in the NICU.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, administering medications and treatments as necessary.
• Participate in patient and family education, providing guidance on care and health management.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to promote best practices in the unit.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of experience in a Level 3 or 4 NICU setting.
• Current BLS Certification and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required.
• Previous travel nursing experience is preferred.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in maintaining a sterile field and performing essential skills such as Foley catheter insertion, as evaluated through SIMs Lab.
• Ability to handle a variety of common diagnoses including premature birth, cardiac defects, genetic disorders, surgical needs, ECMO, and therapeutic cooling.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Unit Information

• Beds: 71 total, with 17 stepdown beds
• Ratios: 1:2 for ICU patients and 1:3 for Level 2 patients
• Charge Nurse: Yes, the charge nurse does not have patient assignments
• Nurse Aides: 1 Patient Care Technician (PCT) per shift
• Orientation: 2-3 days of floor-specific orientation provided

Additional Information

• EMR: Cerner
• Telecommunication: Phillips systems utilized
• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7
• Pharmacy Services: 24/7 NICU Pharmacy available during daytime hours
• Floating Policy: May require floating to Mother/Baby and Labor care for newborns only

If you are a compassionate and skilled NICU RN looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Client Details

Address
350 W Thomas Rd

City
Phoenix

State
AZ

Zip Code
85013