Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,770 per week

Company: Prokatchers
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Prokatchers is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Brooklyn, New York.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: TravelSalary: $2,770.00/weekMedical specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care UnitStandard shift: DaysWeekly schedule: 3x12Shift Timings: 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM, Every other weekend OR Nights (07:00 PM - 07:30 AM), Every other weekend Floating: PICUJob Summary:Neonatal intensive care RNs provide critical care to premature and sick newborns.Utilize the nursing process in the provision of direct patient care.Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating all care provided to assigned patients.Ensures a newborn's critical care treatment is secure.Delivery of care is based on the standards of care and practices established by the Department of Nursing and other policies and procedures (hospital, nursing, multidisciplinary).Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive or to restorative of life and well-being.Supervise patient care provided by licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses on permit (RNP), nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff.Assess the immediate and continuing care needs of the patient and parent(s).Provides respiratory care support ensuring that ventilator equipment is functioning properly and items such as tubing is patent, tape and tubing are in place, oxygen saturation levels remain at appropriate levels, ensures that blood gases show good oxygen exchange, perform chest suction when needed, etc..Feeds NICU patients via bottle, naso-gastric (ng) tubes or IV.Sets up IV pumps and maintains feeding rates.Measure abdominal girth and check for stools for blood.Start IVs and draw blood as needed.Assess IV and draw sites for skin breakdown and skin damage.Work with physicians and upper-level nursing to develop and assist with treatment and examination of patients.Develop comprehensive and current plans of care which include physical needs, caregiver teaching, discharge planning, home care and psychosocial/spiritual needs.Provide direct patient care based on assessed needs and the medical regimen.Oversees and ensures the provision of all aspects of care for the patient.Supervises the care provided by other nursing personnel as defined in the scope of practice.Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate to relevant team members the patient's response to illness and/or therapeutic modalities.Ensures timely reassessment of patient responses to treatment and when significant changes occur in patient condition and/or diagnosis.Coordinate the overall plan of care to ensure implementation of nursing interventions and consistency with medical regimen.Establish priorities for care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and initiates follow-up, as indicated, to ensure timely provision of patient care and therapeutic modalities.Assure the plan of care integrates age-specific care needs (e.g. pediatrics, geriatrics) as defined in the unit scope of care.Accept responsibility and accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on professional clinical judgments.Participate in QI activities related to patient care delivery and the development of nursing/hospital standards.Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, manage stressful situations appropriately and facilitate interpersonal relationships with other disciplines.Required Skills & Experience:1+ year in emergency or critical care setting.1+ year in pediatric setting.Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.Preferred Education:Master's Degree in Nursing, preferred. Required Certifications & Licensure: Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in New York StateNRPACLSBLSPALSProKatchers LLC is revolutionizing healthcare staffing! ProKatchers LLC has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing companies in the country by Staffing Industry Analysts, real travel nurses, and allied healthcare professionals that work with our team. Our focus is on empowering our healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care experiences. We're dedicated to making your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don't have to.Our goal is to positively impact the healthcare industry by providing a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. Our responsive and friendly recruiters prioritize our clinicians in fulfilling their dream and mission of improving lives by providing quality patient care.If you don't have this kind of relationship with your current recruiter and travel nurse agency, maybe it's time you try one that's a little bit different and join us in making a difference!Mission Statement:We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible.The Onboarding Process You Deserve:Looking for a travel nursing company that's got your back every step of the way? Look no further than ProKatchers LLC. Our recruitment specialists are the most detailed in the industry, and we work tirelessly to ensure your onboarding process is stress-free.We understand that contract transparency is a major concern for nurses, especially when navigating unfamiliar hospital systems with complex pay packages and different rules for each assignment, but don't worry, ProKatchers has got you covered! We have several policies in place to prevent confusion about what's expected from nurses before they begin a contract.Choose ProKatchers LLC for the onboarding process you deserve.!Prokatchers Job ID #33930366. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About ProkatchersProKatchers LLC is a leading force in US Healthcare Staffing, connecting top-tier professionals with healthcare institutions. Committed to excellence and client satisfaction, we specialize in providing innovative workforce solutions, ensuring organizations thrive in the dynamic healthcare landscape. With a focus on building enduring relationships, we match qualified candidates to opportunities where they can make a significant impact. Our streamlined recruitment processes and cutting-edge technology set us apart, making ProKatchers LLC your trusted partner for reliable, personalized, and efficient healthcare staffing solutions. Your success is our priority.

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