Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Little Rock, AR

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a Level III–IV NICU setting, managing a complex patient population including micro-premies (23 weeks), VLBW infants, chronic lung disease, surgical cases (NEC perforation, diaphragmatic hernia, spina bifida, cleft lip/palate, PDA ligations), and transfers from surrounding Level II NNICUs. Why Join Us Work within a large, well-resourced NICU featuring 104 beds, 24/7 Neonatologist coverage, a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and a family-centered care model with robust support programs.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Little Rock, AR

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Holidays required as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Level III–IV NICU setting, managing a complex patient population including micro-premies (23 weeks), VLBW infants, chronic lung disease, surgical cases (NEC perforation, diaphragmatic hernia, spina bifida, cleft lip/palate, PDA ligations), and transfers from surrounding Level II NNICUs
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment including GE ventilators, Servo, HFOV, Jet Vent, IMV, ECMO, Nitric Oxide, Kangaroo Care, Omni beds, and Giraffe isolettes
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:1–3/4 based on acuity, with ancillary support from PCTs and collaboration with a dedicated multidisciplinary team including Advanced Practice providers, Respiratory Therapy, and Anesthesia
• Float within the ICU cluster (PICU and Burn ICU) as required; travelers are first to float
• Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR and Pyxis medication system
• Participate in 2–3 days of facility orientation and complete required specialty testing prior to independent practice

Required Qualifications

• Active Arkansas RN license or valid Compact RN license
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a Level III–IV NICU (Level 4 experience required and must be clearly documented)
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR (must be clearly noted on submission)
• Must test negative for nicotine
• Level 1 or Level 2 NICU experience will not be considered

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NCC Neonatal ICU RN (RNC-NIC) certification preferred
• Prior travel nursing assignment experience
• Familiarity with Pyxis medication management system

Why Join Us

• Work within a large, well-resourced NICU featuring 104 beds, 24/7 Neonatologist coverage, a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and a family-centered care model with robust support programs
• No on-call requirements and no self-scheduling burden, with scheduling managed by unit leadership