Registered Nurse NICU

Job Title

Travel RN – NICU (Night Shift)

Location

Salem, Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to preterm and term neonates in a 6-bed NICU (5 open bays, 1 isolation room) with a 1:2–3 patient ratio
• Perform and assist with procedures including newborn resuscitation, intubation, umbilical line placement, surfactant administration, needle decompression, chest tube insertion, and NG/OG feedings
• Manage ventilator support, CPAP, UVC placement, and administration of TPN and lipids for critically ill neonates
• Conduct IV insertions in preterm and term infants and perform ongoing assessment for signs of declining health
• Provide breastfeeding support and maintain patient experience standards including courtesy, respect, and AIDET communication framework
• Document accurately using Meditech and Centricity Perinatal; participate in unit huddles and adhere to weekend scheduling requirements (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience
• Demonstrated ability to perform IV insertion in preterm and term infants
• Strong independent assessment skills with knowledge of deterioration indicators in preterm neonates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with GE 650 monitors, syringe pumps, IV pumps, bili-lights, and Medela breast pumps
• Familiarity with Meditech and/or Centricity Perinatal documentation systems
• Experience providing breastfeeding education and support to NICU families
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with multidisciplinary care teams

Why Join Us

• Work in a newly opened NICU featuring new equipment and a collaborative environment with experienced neonatologists
• Block scheduling available, offering greater predictability and work-life balance during your assignment