Job Title: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (NICU RN)
Location: Queens, NY (Jamaica)
Type: Contract, 13 weeks with extension
Shift: 3x12 Day (7 AM - 8:30 PM)

Education:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (ADN or BSN)
• Current NYS license Registered Nurse (RN)

Qualifications:

• 2 years of recent experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Assess, plan, and manage care for neonates in the NICU; monitor vital signs and responses to treatments; administer medications and treatments.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records; document progress and changes in condition.
• Collaboration: Work closely with neonatologists, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals; participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Education: Educate parents and families on their newborn's condition, treatment plans, and care techniques.
• Patient Advocacy: Ensure the safety and rights of neonates; address concerns and provide emotional support to families.
• Emergency Response: Respond to and manage medical emergencies; perform neonatal resuscitation and other critical interventions.
• Compliance: Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards; ensure infection control and safety practices are followed.

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $2,880.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• Inpatient
• NICU

Experience:

• recent NICU: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• AHA BLS Certification (Required)
• NYS RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person