Travel NICU Registered Nurse

Job Description

Certification Details
• Illinois state RN License
• BLS
• NRP

Job Details
• The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Monitors intake and output of neonatal patient assignment.
• Assists mothers with breastfeeding initiation /baby friendly care.
• Administers medications using proper bar code scanning.
• Reports on patient assignment during multi-disciplinary rounds.

Job Requirements
• Minimum two (2) - three (3) years of relevant nursing experience.
• Illinois state RN License in good standing.
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.

Schedule Information
• Night shift.
• Hours per day: 12.
• Hours per week: 36.

Unit Specific Information
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) specialty.
• Focus on neonatal nursing, patient assessment, care plan development, nursing interventions, safety hazard reporting, documentation, breastfeeding support, medication administration, and multi-disciplinary communication.

Additional Details
• Required Education: ASN.
• Preferred Education: BSN.