TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified NICU RN in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Location
Des Moines, IA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to NICU patients including premature infants and neonates experiencing respiratory distress/failure, hypoglycemia, and related conditions
- Administer and monitor vasopressors, sedation, and glucose as required within the unit
- Maintain patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:3 in a 42-bed NICU environment
- Float to general pediatrics and PICU as needed
- Participate in holiday coverage, with the expectation of working 1–2 winter holidays
- Utilize EPIC EMR for accurate and timely documentation of patient care
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 18 months of NICU / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience required
- First-time travelers must have a minimum of 24 months of NICU experience
- Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission required
- Active BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
- Active NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
- Experience and comfort utilizing vasopressors, sedation, and glucose administration required
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (verified by driver's license)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred
- Prior experience floating to general pediatrics or PICU settings
- Familiarity with family-centered care models in a pediatric environment
Why Join Us
- Work in a specialized pediatric acute care environment fully dedicated to the health and recovery of neonatal and pediatric patients
- First-time travelers are welcomed, providing an excellent opportunity to launch your travel nursing career in a supportive NICU setting