Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,596 per week in Urbana, IL

Job Title : Registered Nurse (RN) Profession : Nursing Specialty : Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Night Hours per Shift : 12.5 Experience : 3-5 years in NICU Level 3 or higher License : State RN License in good standing Certifications : BLS, NRP Must-Have : Minimum 3 years of relevant nursing experience Description : Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops an appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards based on patient and family needs. Implements the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies the plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and / or correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicates with others directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solutions. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Monitors intake and output of neonatal patient assignment. Assists mothers with breastfeeding initiation and baby-friendly care. Administers medications using proper bar code scanning. Reports on patient assignment during multi-disciplinary rounds.