Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Newark, NJ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Newark, NJ
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 Newark, New Jersey, 07112!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Newark, NJ | Acute Care / NICU Level III

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in a Level III NICU setting, including neurologic care for neonatal abstinence syndrome and care for neonates 29–34 weeks and greater than 34 weeks gestational age
• Administer blood products, start and maintain IVs, perform phlebotomy, and manage medications including anti-seizure drugs, antibiotics/antivirals, steroids, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Monitor cardiovascular status with telemetry; provide respiratory support including management of ventilated/intubated patients, HFNC, and oxygen delivery systems; manage respiratory distress
• Support breastfeeding, manage enteral feedings and tube placement, perform glucose monitoring and insulin administration, and provide phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia; colostomy/ileostomy care as needed
• Deliver developmental care, conduct patient and family teaching, and implement infection control and isolation precautions including sepsis workup
• Chart accurately using EPIC (required) and Crib Notes; float within skillset to NBN, Peds, and PICU as needed based on census, acuity, and staffing

Required Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license or Compact license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR required
• Must be available to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and 1–2 holidays per unit needs
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience floating to Newborn Nursery (NBN), Pediatrics, and PICU settings
• Familiarity with Crib Notes documentation system
• Experience with advanced respiratory support modalities including HFNC and mechanical ventilation in neonatal populations
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work within a high-acuity, nationally recognized NICU that consistently achieves survival rates above national benchmarks and serves as a Regional Perinatal Center supporting more than 15 hospitals
• Gain experience in a quaternary care teaching hospital environment staffed by board-certified neonatologists and specialized teams available 24/7

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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