Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Job Description

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Concord, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, days, flexible
• Employment Type : Travel

Local Rate will be $8 less

Days, 7a-7p, 36 hours -3x12s, every other weekend, one summer holiday, no call requirement.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide comprehensive care appropriate to neonates during high-risk deliveries and in a Level-2 nursery. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the stated philosophy and standards established by the Nursing Service Department, regulatory agencies and professional organizations. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the safety of nursing care they deliver or supervise.

The Registered Nurse is responsible to the patient and the family or significant others for the quality of direct and indirect nursing care delivered. Line responsibility to the Director, Obstetrical Nursing or designee.

Job Functions :

1. The Registered Nurse assures the safety of the patient population served by demonstrating age-appropriate skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.

2. The Registered Nurse develops, implements, evaluates and modifies plans of nursing care for patients and families.

3. The Registered Nurse manages, directs, and supervises the practice of nursing, including the delegation of selected activities to unlicensed assistive personnel within their scope of practice.

4. The Registered Nurse attends appropriate in-service and continuing education programs commensurate with job responsibilities.

5. The Registered Nurse participates in unit / hospital projects, which seek to improve patient care.

6. Represents the organization in a professional manner in their interaction with others.

7. Maintains communication with interdisciplinary practitioners to meet care objectives.

8. Provides patient / family teaching as appropriate.

9. Coordinates activities of multiple disciplines to meet plan of care.

10. Documents plan findings and evaluation according to policy.

11. Assumes responsibility for attendance according to policy.

12. Meets requirements for mandatory in-services and programs for safety, emergency and competency.

13. Supports the development of staff through mentoring, preceptorship and collegiality.

14. Performs job functions specific to area.

15. Will be required to provide coverage for Mother / Baby unit and Labor and Delivery

Minimum Qualifications

Experience :

Previous experience in special care nursing of newborns preferred.

Licensure and / or Certification :

Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in Massachusetts required.

BLS Healthcare Provider required

NRP required

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.