TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified NICU RN in Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – NICU
Location
Little Rock, AR | Level IV NICU
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts | Every other weekend required | Holidays required as needed
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to a high-acuity neonatal patient population including micro-premies (23 weeks), VLBW infants, and complex surgical cases such as diaphragmatic hernia, NEC perforation, and spina bifida
- Operate and monitor advanced equipment including GE, Servo ventilators, ECMO, Nitric Oxide, HFOV, Jet Vent, and IMV; note that RTs manage ventilators
- Maintain patient ratios of 1:1–3/4 based on acuity, with ancillary support from PCTs each shift
- Float within the ICU cluster (PICU and Burn ICU) as required; travelers are first to float
- Complete facility orientation (approximately 2–3 days) and required specialty testing prior to independent practice
- Adhere to facility dress code policy and utilize EPIC EMR and Pyxis medication system
Required Qualifications
- Active Arkansas RN license or valid Compact RN license required prior to start
- Level III or Level IV NICU experience required; Level I or Level II experience will not be considered
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a Level III–IV NICU
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Must pass a facility fit test (facial hair not permitted unless for religious beliefs)
- Must test negative for nicotine
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NCC Neonatal ICU RN (RNC-NIC) certification preferred
- Prior travel nursing assignment experience preferred
- Familiarity with Pyxis medication dispensing system
- Experience with Kangaroo Care, Omni bed, and Giraffe isolette equipment
Why Join Us
- Work within a large, dedicated 104-bed NICU supported by a 24/7 Neonatologist, advanced practice providers, a multidisciplinary team, and respiratory and anesthesia services
- Join a facility with a family-centered care model featuring 24/7 family camera access, a Family Advisory Board, and a robust support network for patients and families