RN NICU

We are looking for a caring and dedicated NICU nurse to join our medical team in providing round-the-clock care for premature and ill newborn infants and their families. The responsibilities of a NICU nurse include caring for infants' basic needs, such as diaper changes and feeding, and coordinating the infants' medical treatments with the NICU physician. The NICU nurse also offers comfort and support to premature and ill newborns and their parents and family members.

To be successful as a NICU nurse, you should have a caring and empathetic nature, work well under pressure in a stressful environment, and be able to coordinate treatments and work with a team of neonatal healthcare professionals. A NICU nurse should also have a working knowledge of the complex NICU equipment used to treat at-risk newborns.

Postion Details:

• Title: RN NICU Trauma Level IV
• Location: El Paso, TX 79905
• Shift: 7p 7a Nights 3x12 Every Other Weekends and Every Other Holidays
• Duration: 13 weeks with possible extension
• Job Type: Contract
• Texas or Compact License **
• Cerner experience required**

NICU Nurse Responsibilities:

• Providing round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill newborn infants.
• Caring for the basic needs of infants; for example, feeding and changing diapers.
• Performing medical procedures; for example, inserting intravenous lines, performing tests, and administering medications.
• Assisting the NICU physicians in medical procedures and treatments.
• Using and adjusting specialized medical equipment.
• Formulating nursing plans and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments.
• Comforting ill newborns and anxious parents and family members.
• Offering support to parents and family members and educating them on the at-home care of their newborn.

EDUCATION

• Associates : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• RN-Registered Nurse of Texas or Compact License
• BLS- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• ACLS American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of employment
• NRP Certification
• PALS from AHA

EXPERIENCE

• 2 year acute care experience on a 3 Years if NICU Level IV experience preferred.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $60.00 - $78.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Critical & Intensive Care
• Pediatrics
• Trauma Medicine

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Children's hospital
• Hospital
• ICU
• Level IV trauma center
• NICU

Standard shift:

• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Ability to commute/relocate:

• El Paso, TX 79905: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any requested time of during the contract?

Experience:

• Hospital/Acute Care: 2 years (Preferred)
• NICU: 3 years (Preferred)
• Level IV Trauma: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS from AHA (Preferred)
• ACLS from AHA (Preferred)
• RN License in state of Taxes or Compact (Preferred)
• NRP Certification (Preferred)
• PALS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $60 - $78