Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Newborn Nursery
Location
Forrest City, AR | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts, 3 nights per week (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Projected Start: October 2026 | Approximately 12-week assignment
Key Responsibilities
- Hold shift accountability for providing care to Newborn Nursery patients during the immediate neonatal phase and newborn care, utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and facility policy and procedures
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for safe delivery of care
- Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education
- Delegate patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of available staff
- Provide direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering patient care
- May be floated to couplet care nursing during periods of low census
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years of Newborn Nursery or relevant RN experience
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Must not be a local candidate — no local applicants will be considered for this position
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in couplet care or mother-baby nursing
- Familiarity with neonatal assessment and newborn care protocols
- Strong leadership and clinical decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a critical phase of newborn care at a facility with a defined need for experienced travel nurses
- Expected schedule of 36 hours per week with consistent night shift hours in a specialized nursery setting