Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $1,782 per week in Birmingham, AL

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : RN Specialty : NICU I Duration : 13 weeks Shift : AM Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : Minimum Years of Experience required License : Active RN License Certifications : BLS, NRP Must-Have : - Must be willing to work every other weekend - Familiarity with Cerner charting system Description : The position requires working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The unit has 43 beds across 32 rooms. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 3 : 1. In higher acuity situations, the ratio can be 2 : 1 or 1 : 1. Occasionally, there may be lower acuity assignments with a ratio of 4 : 1. Common diagnoses include respiratory distress. Key procedures involve arterial sticks, maintenance of cooling blankets, chest tubes, and PIV. Candidates should be prepared to meet the demands of patient care in this specialized setting.