Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Somerset, KY

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

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Special Care Nursery / NICU (Level 2)

Location

Somerset, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | 36 Hours/Week Guaranteed | 2 Weekend Shifts Per Month | No Call Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to neonatal patients in an 8-bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery, including full-term, early-term, and pre-term neonates
• Manage common neonatal diagnoses and treatments including NAS/NOWS, TTN, IV antibiotics, Bubble CPAP, and OG/NG feedings
• Attend deliveries and initiate and manage NRP resuscitation as needed
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:2 to 1:3 in accordance with unit standards
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech and GE Centricity EHR systems
• Float to Mother/Baby Postpartum unit as required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (Kentucky or compact state eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Level 2 Special Care Nursery or higher-level NICU
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required prior to start
• Current STABLE certification required prior to start
• Current BLS certification required prior to start
• Travel candidates must reside 60 or more miles from the facility location

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience attending deliveries and independently leading NRP resuscitation
• Mother/Baby couplet care or postpartum nursing experience
• Familiarity with Meditech and/or GE Centricity electronic health record systems

Why Join Us

• Work within a state-of-the-art acute care facility serving a large multi-county region in south central Kentucky, supported by a robust medical staff across 38 specialties
• Gain experience in a specialized neonatal unit with guaranteed weekly hours and a structured, supportive clinical environment