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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,744 per week
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United Staffing Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
NICU - Neonatal Intensive CareDiscipline:
RNStart Date:
ASAPDuration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hours, nightsEmployment Type:
TravelUnit: NICU - Level 2 **The ideal nurse would have 3-5 years minimum at a staff position in a level 3 before traveling. Experience with delivery attendance is must. ***12 beds /Nurse:Patient Ratios1:3 and 70-120 births/monthRequired Certifications: BLS & NRP Required STABLE is preferred- will soon be a requirement"Common diagnoses/Types of patients Respiratory distress, feeders/growers, preterm (32+ wks). Anything higher acuity transferred out.Must have' skills: "Comfortable with Neonatal Resuscitation and stabalization. Required to attend deliveries in rotation with other staff for both vaginal and cesarean, with a respiratory therapist and manage the initial resuscitation and complete transition of the infant if a well baby, or transport the baby to NICU (with RT and charge nurse support/assistance) for observation and/or admission if needed. Must have strong skills in this area. Please emphasize the requirement to attend deliveries. Competence in the care of level 2 NICU babies, being a team player, excellent communication skills, and overall pleasant personAre RNs required to titrate drips? No Common titratable &/or set rate drips Dextrose, antibiotics, etc. On occasion we have to give IVIG.Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Yes, Charge nurse does take patients depending on staffing but generally is not a full assignment. Will do break relief. There is a house supervisor 24/7.No nurses aids.Neonatologist in house 24/7? No neonatologist or pediatrician in house; neonatologist rounds in the a.m. then comes in as neededRT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Vents--only until infant can be transported and RT manages the ventIs there tele on this unit? Yes there are patients on tele, but do not need to be able to read or interpret own tele strips but be able to recognize abnormal rhythms. Phillips monitors.12 hr shifts. Shift starts 645 Report is at the bedside. OT and extra shift avail Wkend Requirement: EOWFloat to other Sac facilities (Floating also includes to postpartum to care for up to 6 patients (babies only). Travelers are the first to float both to PP and other facilities. Required to assist PP with infant care if not busy in other nicu roles)Navy scrubsUnited Staffing Solutions Job ID #764410. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About United Staffing Solutions
United Staffing Solutions, Inc. (USS) is one of the largest privately-ownedbusiness in America, with 4 divisions and staffing in over 4,000 jobcategories. USS offers a complete portfolio of personnel solutions to small,mid-sized and large organizations through the tri-state region.Specializes in staffing and recruitment for various industries, includingTravel Healthcare, Education, Light Industrial, IT, Security andAdministrative Roles.Comprehensive services for workforce solutions, including temporary,permanent and contract staffingExpertise in diverse talent sourcing and matching skilled candidates withappropriate roles.Strong knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.Benefits
Medical benefitsReferral bonusWeekly pay
Specialty:
NICU - Neonatal Intensive CareDiscipline:
RNStart Date:
ASAPDuration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hours, nightsEmployment Type:
TravelUnit: NICU - Level 2 **The ideal nurse would have 3-5 years minimum at a staff position in a level 3 before traveling. Experience with delivery attendance is must. ***12 beds /Nurse:Patient Ratios1:3 and 70-120 births/monthRequired Certifications: BLS & NRP Required STABLE is preferred- will soon be a requirement"Common diagnoses/Types of patients Respiratory distress, feeders/growers, preterm (32+ wks). Anything higher acuity transferred out.Must have' skills: "Comfortable with Neonatal Resuscitation and stabalization. Required to attend deliveries in rotation with other staff for both vaginal and cesarean, with a respiratory therapist and manage the initial resuscitation and complete transition of the infant if a well baby, or transport the baby to NICU (with RT and charge nurse support/assistance) for observation and/or admission if needed. Must have strong skills in this area. Please emphasize the requirement to attend deliveries. Competence in the care of level 2 NICU babies, being a team player, excellent communication skills, and overall pleasant personAre RNs required to titrate drips? No Common titratable &/or set rate drips Dextrose, antibiotics, etc. On occasion we have to give IVIG.Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Yes, Charge nurse does take patients depending on staffing but generally is not a full assignment. Will do break relief. There is a house supervisor 24/7.No nurses aids.Neonatologist in house 24/7? No neonatologist or pediatrician in house; neonatologist rounds in the a.m. then comes in as neededRT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Vents--only until infant can be transported and RT manages the ventIs there tele on this unit? Yes there are patients on tele, but do not need to be able to read or interpret own tele strips but be able to recognize abnormal rhythms. Phillips monitors.12 hr shifts. Shift starts 645 Report is at the bedside. OT and extra shift avail Wkend Requirement: EOWFloat to other Sac facilities (Floating also includes to postpartum to care for up to 6 patients (babies only). Travelers are the first to float both to PP and other facilities. Required to assist PP with infant care if not busy in other nicu roles)Navy scrubsUnited Staffing Solutions Job ID #764410. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About United Staffing Solutions
United Staffing Solutions, Inc. (USS) is one of the largest privately-ownedbusiness in America, with 4 divisions and staffing in over 4,000 jobcategories. USS offers a complete portfolio of personnel solutions to small,mid-sized and large organizations through the tri-state region.Specializes in staffing and recruitment for various industries, includingTravel Healthcare, Education, Light Industrial, IT, Security andAdministrative Roles.Comprehensive services for workforce solutions, including temporary,permanent and contract staffingExpertise in diverse talent sourcing and matching skilled candidates withappropriate roles.Strong knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.Benefits
Medical benefitsReferral bonusWeekly pay