Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American Traveler has an immediate opening for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN (Neonatal Intensive Care) job at a Magnet hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. RN travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency. More about traveling in Illinois:Illinois travel assignments can take you to quaint towns or big cities -- Chicago for one. This America's Heartland state is known for winning sports franchises, agricultural production and friendly residents. Job ID: P-759119 Requirements 1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and setting Valid nursing license as required by this state Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be required Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required Professional References Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter Responsibilities Neonatal intensive care units are classified as either level I, II, III, or IV nurseries, with level I NICUs caring mostly for healthy, full-term babies and level IV NICUs handling severely ill or early neonates often requiring surgical interventions. The duties of NICU nurses range from the stabilization of mostly healthy infants to the intensive care of critically ill preterm neonates. Candidates for neonatal ICU nursing jobs should have a comprehensive understanding of the criteria for infants admitted to the NICU including low birth weight and preterm delivery. They must also be able to address neonatal conditions including heart problems, infections, and birth defects. Clinical experience caring for multiples is important as twins and triplets are often admitted to the NICU. Finally, NICU nurses must have an excellent grasp of current advanced technology and equipment used in neonatal medicine in order to provide the highest level of care. Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Job ID: P-759119 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler, LLC.