7 Nashville Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Jobs
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Required Skills/Experience: Minimum 3–4 years of recent Level III NICU experience required. Strong experience caring for high-acuity and critically ill neonates. Therapeutic cooling experience required. Must be comfortable independently managing complex NICU patients.
Required Credentials: Driver's license is required for RN/LPN/PTs working on a compact license. Ascension Health does not accept vaccine/Tdap declinations. Ascension Specialty Exam required during onboarding; minimum 80% or the national benchmark passing score that demonstrates competency in the area of specialization, only 2 attempts allowed. Ascension Core Competencies required during onboarding; minimum 80% or the national benchmark passing score that demonstrates competency in the area of specialization, only 2 attempts allowed.
Special Requests: Current Ascension employees cannot apply for travel roles. Candidates must have at least 6 months of employment separation to be considered for a travel position. To receive travel rate, the clinician’s claimed residence must match the address on the driver's license.
Unit Details: Level III NICU caring for premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates. High-acuity patient population includes infants requiring advanced respiratory and hemodynamic support and therapeutic hypothermia/cooling. Uses ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, high-flow oxygen, central lines, PICC lines, and umbilical lines (UAC/UVC). Administers and titrates IV medications, continuous infusions, TPN, and blood products. Includes neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
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NICU Job Responsibilities
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) healthcare professionals play a vital role in caring for acutely ill infants with congenital abnormalities, respiratory distress syndrome, and prematurely born infants with extremely low birth weights, to name a few. Job responsibilities for NICU professionals include thorough assessments, delivery of specialized care to manage complex needs, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and the provision of education and emotional support to families facing challenging circumstances. Caring for these delicate patients can be emotionally demanding, and NICU professionals must be prepared for this aspect of their role. Whether you're a nurse or an allied health professional, Trusted is your gateway to rewarding travel opportunities in the NICU!
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Nashville, Tennessee
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) healthcare professionals, including both nurses and allied health professionals, are highly specialized and sought after in the healthcare industry, with a multitude of travel job opportunities available throughout the United States. Job descriptions for NICU professionals typically highlight the need for strong critical thinking and assessment skills, as well as the ability to provide specialized care to infants with complex health conditions. The NICU environment is fast-paced, requiring professionals to respond swiftly to emergencies. Take the leap and apply for a high-paying NICU travel job today to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these vulnerable infants and their families!
