Job Title
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within a large volume delivery hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. This role is critical in providing specialized, high-acuity care to neonates requiring intensive medical intervention.
The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care, monitoring, and support for critically ill newborns, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to neonates in a Level III NICU setting, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and manage complex medical equipment specific to neonatal care.
- Collaborate with physicians, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate and support families regarding their infant's condition and care needs.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient documentation in the electronic health record system.
- Respond to emergent situations and initiate appropriate interventions.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience as a Registered Nurse in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Proficiency with Cerner electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility location.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Expertise in neonatal assessment, critical care interventions, and advanced life support techniques.
- Proficiency in managing ventilators, IV pumps, incubators, and other specialized NICU equipment.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and patient families.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
- Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
- Days per Week: 3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- End Date: February 6, 2027
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
- Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) if they fall within the contract period.
Licensing Requirements
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia.