TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Elmira, New York, 14905!
Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as a Travel Registered Nurse in a 20-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) located in Elmira, New York. This critical role involves providing specialized care to neonates requiring intensive and progressive medical attention.
The unit operates as an open unit with a strong focus on patient-centered care. You will work within established staffing ratios of 1:2 for critical care patients and 1:3-4 for progressive care patients, supported by an in-house provider available 24/7 to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive direct patient care to neonates in a Level III NICU setting.
- Manage and monitor critical and progressive care patients, adhering to specified nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including 24/7 in-house providers, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Perform thorough patient assessments, administer medications, and execute treatments as prescribed.
- Ensure a safe, therapeutic, and family-centered environment for all neonatal patients.
- Document all patient care activities accurately and timely in accordance with hospital policies.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Demonstrated experience in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in neonatal assessment and critical care interventions.
- Expertise in medication administration, including IV therapy and central line management.
- Familiarity with specialized NICU equipment such as incubators, ventilators, and infusion pumps.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration and family interaction.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and high-acuity environment.
- Compassion and empathy in caring for neonates and their families.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC)
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Days per Week: 5 days
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 18, 2026
- End Date: January 16, 2027
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York.
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.