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Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $3,496 per week

Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, 57700

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Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 3 NICU position requiring a SD or compact license and expertise in neonatal critical care.

Responsibilities

Position is in a Level 3 NICU with 28 beds and an average census of 13-16 patients

Provides care to neonates of all gestational ages, including cases such as low birth weight, feeders/growers, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, and total body cooling

RN patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:4, depending on acuity

12‑hour variable shifts are required, with options for 36 or 48‑hour contracts

Care is provided using EPIC EMR, with Alaris pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing systems

Floating may be required to PICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, or for adult constant observation overflow

Weekend rotations are not required, but travelers may work mostly weekends

On‑call is required only for low census situations

Holiday work is expected for 2 out of 4 major holidays

Responsibilities include advanced neonatal care and collaboration on delivery attendance

Unit support includes a charge nurse, CNA, respiratory therapy, 24/7 neonatologists, NNP coverage, a transport team, and lactation consultants

General traveler orientation and one day/one night of unit orientation provided

Scrub color is navy

Free parking is available

Time off must be pre‑approved by management

First‑time travelers are accepted with 2+ years NICU experience

Requirements

Active SD or compact RN license required

Minimum of 1.5 years recent NICU experience required (2+ years of experience required for first‑time travelers)

Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and PALS required; STABLE preferred

Completion of an approved nursing education program

Experience with vent management, IV starts, chest tubes, and IV medication titration required

EPIC charting experience preferred, approval required if no prior EPIC experience

Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility

Previous permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler

Benefits

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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