Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Phoenix, AZ

Provide direct patient care in a Level 3 or Level 4 NICU setting with a patient population that includes premature infants, cardiac defects, genetic disorders, surgical cases, ECMO, and therapeutic cooling. Complete a Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment, including Foley catheter insertion with strict adherence to sterile field technique; failure to maintain sterile field may result in termination.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified NICU RN in Phoenix, Arizona, 85087!

Job ID: 904518
Job Title

Registered Nurse - NICU
Location

Phoenix, AZ | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Full-Time
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Level 3 or Level 4 NICU setting with a patient population that includes premature infants, cardiac defects, genetic disorders, surgical cases, ECMO, and therapeutic cooling.
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 (ICU) and 1:3 (Level 2 stepdown), delivering safe and effective neonatal nursing care.
• Complete a Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment, including Foley catheter insertion with strict adherence to sterile field technique; failure to maintain sterile field may result in termination.
• Float as needed to Mother Baby and Labor Care units for newborn care assignments.
• Utilize Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry systems to document and monitor patient status.
• Adhere to weekend requirements of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period (Saturday and Sunday); holiday coverage based on unit needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (Registered Nurse)
• Minimum of 3 years of NICU experience at a Level 3 or Level 4 facility
• BLS certification (required)
• NRP certification (required)
• Demonstrated competency in sterile field technique and Foley catheter insertion
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous travel nursing experience
• Cardiac STABLE certification
• Experience with Cerner EMR
• Familiarity with complex neonatal diagnoses including ECMO and therapeutic cooling

Why Join Us

• Work in a large, well-resourced NICU with 71 beds, 24/7 neonatologist and midlevel coverage, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and dedicated NICU pharmacy support.
• Join a structured unit with charge nurses carrying no patient assignment, a PCT per shift, and a supportive clinical environment for travel nurses.