Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Somerset, KY

Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to neonatal patients in an 8-bed Special Care Level 2 Nursery, including full-term, early-term, and pre-term neonates. Why Join Us Work at a 295-bed acute care facility serving an 11-county region, offering a state-of-the-art environment with a broad range of specialty services.

Job Title

Travel RN – NICU / Special Care Nursery Level 2 (7AM–7PM)

Location

Somerset, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | 36 Hours Per Week Guaranteed | 13-Week Assignment | 2 Weekend Shifts Per Month Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to neonatal patients in an 8-bed Special Care Level 2 Nursery, including full-term, early-term, and pre-term neonates
• Manage common neonatal diagnoses and treatments including NAS/NOWS, TTN, IV antibiotics, Bubble CPAP, and OG/NG feeds
• Attend deliveries and initiate and manage NRP resuscitation as needed
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:2 to 1:3 in accordance with unit standards
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech and GE Centricity EHR systems
• Float to Mother/Baby Postpartum unit as required

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of Level 2 Special Care Nursery or higher NICU experience
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Current STABLE certification
• Current BLS certification
• Must reside 60 miles or greater from facility to qualify for travel assignment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience attending deliveries and independently initiating and running NRP resuscitation
• Mother/Baby couplet care or postpartum nursing experience
• Familiarity with Meditech and/or GE Centricity EHR platforms

Why Join Us

• Work at a 295-bed acute care facility serving an 11-county region, offering a state-of-the-art environment with a broad range of specialty services
• Join a large, established healthcare team of more than 1,200 professionals representing over 38 medical specialties