Open Position: RN - NICU

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2151.40

Opportunity:

RN - NICU

Job Details:

* 13-week travel assignment in a 32-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
* Located on the 1st floor of the Women's Pavilion
* Patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 depending on acuity
* Day shift staffing includes 1 charge nurse, 5-7 RNs, 1 PCT/clerk, and 1 RT
* Night shift staffing includes 1 charge nurse, 5-7 RNs, and 1 RT
* Rotating weekends required (4 weekend shifts per month)
* Hospital laundered scrubs provided each shift
* EMR system: Epic experience required
* Minimum 2 years of recent Level 3 or greater NICU experience required
* Experience caring for premature and critically ill neonates including infants requiring respiratory support
* Competency in management of patients receiving CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and mechanical ventilation required
* Experience with umbilical lines (UAC/UVC), PICC lines, and central line management required
* Experience administering and monitoring parenteral nutrition (TPN/lipids), IV medications, and neonatal drips required
* Proficiency in neonatal assessment, stabilization, and recognition of clinical deterioration required
* Experience in Level IV NICU or regional referral NICU preferred
* Experience caring for micro-preemies (under 28 weeks gestation) and extremely low birth weight infants preferred
* Experience with high-frequency ventilation (HFOV/HFJV) and inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) preferred
* Experience with therapeutic hypothermia (cooling) protocols preferred
* Experience caring for infants with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) preferred
* Floating to well-baby nursery may be required
* Required certifications: NRP, BLS, STABLE, and current RN license
* Typical procedures include neonatal resuscitation and stabilization, CPAP management, mechanical ventilation management, surfactant administration, UVC/UAC line management, PICC line management, blood product administration, TPN and lipid administration, phototherapy, therapeutic hypothermia protocol management, and caregiver education and discharge planning
* Key equipment includes Alaris pumps, Medela milk warmers, Natus and GE phototherapy lights, GE Panda warmers/Giraffes, CareFusion Oscillator, Getinge (Servo) Ventilator, and Fisher and Paykel Bubble CPAP

Facility:

This facility features a 32-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit located within a dedicated Women's Pavilion, providing specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns. The unit is equipped with advanced neonatal technology and operates with a robust multidisciplinary care team including neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, and nursing staff. The NICU supports a wide range of acuity levels and is committed to family-centered care throughout complex neonatal hospitalizations.

Location:

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City offers a vibrant urban lifestyle surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, with world-class skiing, hiking, and outdoor recreation just minutes from the city. The area boasts a thriving food and arts scene, affordable cost of living, and a welcoming community, making it an exceptional destination for travel healthcare professionals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.