RN NICU

RN NICU

City: Columbus

State: OH

Job Type: Travel

Discipline: RN

Specialty: NICU

Facility Setting: Short Term Acute Care

Accepting Locals per Radius Rule? Yes

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shifts: Nights

Shift Details: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)

Weekly Schedule: 36 Hours

Certifications/Licenses: BLS, NRP

Mandatory Experience:

• NICU RN

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide specialized care to neonates, including those with a focus on respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and infectious disease management.
• Medication Administration: Use Pyxis medication system to administer IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids.
• Documentation: EPIC system
• Communication: Implement SBAR communication method to ensure effective interaction with healthcare providers and families.
• Special Procedures: Perform and manage procedures including arterial line management, central line care, and neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions.
• Respiratory Management: Oversee ventilator settings and adjustments (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP).

Required Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in NICU Level III and Level IV settings.
• Competency in cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
• Proficient in gastrointestinal feeding methods and management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes.
• Expertise in infection control measures and IV therapy, including umbilical artery and vein catheter management.

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