RN: NICU

Job Description:

This travel contract is designed for an experienced NICU Registered Nurse caring for critically ill and premature infants in a high-acuity Level III/IV neonatal setting. The assignment includes caring for extremely premature neonates, including infants as young as 22 weeks gestation, as well as patients with respiratory distress syndrome, persistent pulmonary hypertension, hypoglycemia, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. Responsibilities include advanced respiratory support, neonatal medication and infusion management, central line and feeding tube care, high-risk deliveries, neonatal surgeries, and intensive monitoring. Nurses should be comfortable with mechanical and high-frequency ventilation, oscillators, CPAP/BiPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomies, vasoactive medications, and neonatal surgical patients. The schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts with no call, and flexibility with scheduled days is required. Float support may include Pediatrics and PICU.

Weather:

Brooklyn typically has cool, crisp weather around this time of year, with a mix of sunny and cloudy days, refreshing breezes, and occasional rain. Comfortable layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring the city.

Fun Things To Do:

• City Experience: Explore Central Park, museums, and iconic neighborhoods throughout Manhattan.
• Waterfront Outing: Walk the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and enjoy views of the Manhattan skyline.
• Day Trip: Visit the beaches, boardwalk, and amusement areas of Coney Island.
• Day Trip: Spend a day in the Hudson Valley exploring scenic towns, trails, and river views.
• Cultural Adventure: Discover local food, art, music, and shopping in Brooklyn neighborhoods such as DUMBO and Williamsburg.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Brooklyn, New York Shift: 12-hour days Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week