Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit UT, Payson 07/06/2026 Contract Active Job Description Seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse for a Travel RN position in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This role involves providing specialized care to critically ill newborns and supporting their families. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care to neonates in the NICU, including monitoring, administering medications, and performing treatments. Manage care for patients requiring CPAP, IVs, Hi Flow, and OG feeds. Assist with the transition of babies at delivery and perform initial stabilization. Administer surfactant. Perform occasional umbilical venous catheterizations (UVCs) and chest tubes. Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans. Educate and support families on infant care, medical conditions, and treatment plans. Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation. Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. Schedule / Shift 13‑week assignment 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM Required Qualifications Must possess an active RN license at the time of submission. 2 years of experience in a hospital setting is required. Current BLS certification. Certifications NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) STABLE (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab, Emotional support) BLS (Basic Life Support) Experience Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital setting. Experience in a NICU setting is required. Experience with mother/baby care is preferred and training may be provided. Skills Proficiency in Neonatal Intensive Care. Ability to manage patients on CPAP and Hi Flow. Experience with IV insertion and management. Experience with OG tube insertion and management. Ability to perform UVCs. Experience administering surfactant. Ability to perform chest tubes (occasional). Strong assessment and critical thinking skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. EMR / Systems CPN Patient Population Neonates up to 30 days old. Patients requiring care for prematurity, respiratory distress, and other critical conditions. Patients admitted from 32 weeks gestation and above. Unit / Specialty NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) May also work on Mother/Baby unit as needed. Floating / On‑Call Willingness to float to Mother/Baby unit is expected. May be assigned to NICU based on patient census. #J-18808-Ljbffr