Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,034 per week in Salem, VA

Perform and assist with procedures including newborn resuscitation, intubation, umbilical line placement, surfactant administration, needle decompression, chest tube insertion, and NG/OG feedings. Operate and monitor unit equipment including GE 650 monitors, syringe pumps, IV pumps, and bili-lights; document care using Meditech and Centricity Perinatal.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified NICU RN in Salem, Virginia, 24153!

Job ID: 874904

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,034.44

Job Title

Travel RN - NICU (Nights)
Location

Salem, VA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | 3 twelve-hour shifts per week | Projected Start: 08/17/2026
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to preterm and term infants in a 6-bed NICU (5 open bays, 1 isolation room) at a patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Perform and assist with procedures including newborn resuscitation, intubation, umbilical line placement, surfactant administration, needle decompression, chest tube insertion, and NG/OG feedings
• Operate and monitor unit equipment including GE 650 monitors, syringe pumps, IV pumps, and bili-lights; document care using Meditech and Centricity Perinatal
• Provide IV insertion in preterm and term infants; independently assess and identify symptoms of declining health in preterm infants
• Administer TPN, lipids, and CPAP support; assist with ventilator management and stabilization of critically ill infants
• Support breastfeeding education and maintain patient experience standards consistent with AIDET principles of courtesy and respect

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (must meet Virginia state requirements)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience
• Ability to work independently with strong neonatal assessment skills
• Expected availability for 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; ready for huddle at 6:45 PM

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with advanced NICU procedures including UVC placement, surfactant administration, and vent support
• Proficiency with Meditech and/or Centricity Perinatal documentation systems
• Experience providing breastfeeding support and family education in a NICU setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate with neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams

Why Join Us

• Work in a newly opened NICU (launched November 2023) featuring new equipment and a collaborative environment with experienced neonatologists
• Block scheduling may be available, offering greater predictability for travel nurses managing assignments