Description

American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in a Level II NICU, requiring 2 years of inpatient NICU experience.

Details

• Level II NICU caring for infants born at 32 weeks gestation and above
• Patients may require respiratory support (CPAP, HFNC, short-term ventilation), peripheral IVs, central lines, and NGT feedings
• Typical staffing ratios are 3-4:1 depending on acuity
• Unit includes 16 LDRP beds, 4 Pediatric beds, and 6 NICU rooms supporting a census of up to 10 NICU patients, plus 2 stabilization beds for acute needs
• Unit follows a Family Integrated Nursing Care (FINC) model with 4 dedicated rooms, also used for well couplets and pediatric patients as needed
• Core nursing staff includes 6 RNs and 2 LNAs per shift, supported by a multidisciplinary team including pharmacy, nutrition, OT, SLP, lactation, child life, and social work
• 24/7 Neonatology coverage provided by neonatologists, NNPs, and PAs
• Night shift schedule from 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM
• Rare house-wide floating possible for 1:1 coverage only
• May float to Pediatrics to cover hyperbilirubin readmits or Failure to Thrive cases, dependent on comfort and competency
• Uses Epic EMR, Plum IV pumps, and Fisher Paykel equipment

Requirements

• Active RN license (NH or Compact) in hand, or proof of emergency license application within 48 hours of applying for a permanent NH license
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient NICU experience required
• Primary source verification of professional license required within 30 days of start, with both NURSYS and BON verification
• Flu vaccine required with no religious or medical exemptions accepted
• NH respirator fit test required, preferably completed prior to start
• NH State Police criminal background check and NH BEAS record check required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to NICU infants requiring varying levels of respiratory and medical support within a family-integrated care model
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including neonatology, pharmacy, nutrition, therapy, lactation, child life, and social work
• Staff are cross-trained to support both NICU and Pediatrics
• Uses UKG/Kronos for timekeeping
• Hospital-issued scrubs provided for staff
• Local candidates accepted; must reside within 60 miles of the facility for local candidate rate eligibility
• First-time travelers may be considered based on experience and competency