RN - NICU - Travel - Washington, DC - - Excellent Benefits 2024-11-01 at TravelNurseSource

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified NICU RN in Washington, Washington DC, 20010!

About The Position
**Job Title:** Registered Nurse **Job Specialty:** NICU **Job Duration:** 13 weeks **Shift:** Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00) **Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified **Experience:** Minimum 2+ years NICU experience **License:** Valid state license required, pending license accepted with proof of application **Certifications:** BLS **Must-Have:** - NICU IV experience - Recent Trach and Vent experience **Job Description:** - Work in a Level 1 Trauma Center with 323 inpatient beds, 70 dedicated to Neonatal ICU. - Handle the highest level of care for premature and ill newborns as designated by The American Academy of Pediatrics. - Coordinate comprehensive care for various conditions including coagulation defects, congenital heart defects, ECMO, gastrointestinal disorders, genetic/metabolic disorders, prematurity, respiratory distress and failure, pulmonary hypertension, renal disorders, and sepsis. - Perform complex surgical procedures as needed for repairing congenital or acquired conditions. - Every other weekend and holiday shifts required, with the potential for floating to other critical care units. - Utilize Cerner for charting and documentation. - Required to start within 3-4 weeks from the offer and complete modules prior to orientation. - Must make up for any missed shifts within the same week. - Work with a diverse range of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, and pediatric anesthesiologists on site. - Maintain compliance with COVID-19 vaccine requirements and complete necessary pre-start modules. - Being part of a non-smoking facility with zero tolerance for smoking anywhere on the premises.

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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding

• ACLS - AHA
• BLS - AHA
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

5 Benefits of Travel Nursing

Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts.

Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care.

Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options.

Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality.

Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance.