Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Salem, VA

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

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified NICU RN in Salem, Virginia, 24153!

Job Title

Travel RN – NICU (Night Shift)

Location

Salem, Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to preterm and term neonates in a 6-bed NICU (5 open bays, 1 isolation room) with a 1:2–3 patient ratio
• Perform and assist with procedures including newborn resuscitation, intubation, umbilical line placement, surfactant administration, needle decompression, chest tube insertion, and NG/OG feedings
• Manage ventilator support, CPAP, UVC placement, and administration of TPN and lipids for critically ill neonates
• Conduct IV insertions in preterm and term infants and perform ongoing assessment for signs of declining health
• Provide breastfeeding support and maintain patient experience standards including courtesy, respect, and AIDET communication framework
• Document accurately using Meditech and Centricity Perinatal; participate in unit huddles and adhere to weekend scheduling requirements (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience
• Demonstrated ability to perform IV insertion in preterm and term infants
• Strong independent assessment skills with knowledge of deterioration indicators in preterm neonates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with GE 650 monitors, syringe pumps, IV pumps, bili-lights, and Medela breast pumps
• Familiarity with Meditech and/or Centricity Perinatal documentation systems
• Experience providing breastfeeding education and support to NICU families
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with multidisciplinary care teams

Why Join Us

• Work in a newly opened NICU featuring new equipment and a collaborative environment with experienced neonatologists
• Block scheduling available, offering greater predictability and work-life balance during your assignment

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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