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Hours Full-time
Location Iowa City, IA
Iowa City, Iowa

About this job

Job Description & Requirements
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse - (NICU RN)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 D/N Pay Rate: $35.00 - 37.00

The facility is looking for a special individual who will be responsible for working primarily in the NICU. Responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all infants in the Maternal Child Division on a 24 hour basis. This person will also be responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for the neonatal / newborn population based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Please apply now!

The role of the neonatal intensive care nurse (NICU nurse) is to provide direct and specialized care for newborns needing close monitoring due to premature birth, birth defects, infection, or other medical conditions requiring surgery or therapy. Working in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with doctors and other healthcare professionals, the NICU RNs assist in developing and implementing a plan of care for high-risk newborns requiring high-technology care, including ventilators, incubators, or other special equipment or surgery.

Required Qualifications
Prevous travel experience (no exceptions)
IA or COMPACT LIC
NRP, BLS
BSN
1 Year of current Level III NICU Experience


Facility Location
Iowa City possesses a large amount of cultural and entertainment options and is home to the University of Iowa. The Old Capital Museum has a storied history and is a visual treat for architecture lovers. The Iowa Avenue Literary Walk is a must-see for bibliophiles with close to 50 writers represented, all of whom have ties to Iowa. Indeed, writing is big in Iowa, with the Iowa Writer's Workshop being one of the nation's premier creative writing programs. Sports fans will no doubt want to attend Hawkeyes games at the University of Iowa. The Hawkeyes are always a threat in the Big Ten and draw ardent support from locals.

Job Benefits
NursesRx travel nursing assignments typically last 13 weeks and include:
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Free Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
  • Traveler Discounts and Referral Bonuses
  • No-Fee Direct Deposit
  • Daily Meal / Incidentals Allowance
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!


About the Company
NursesRx, an AMN Healthcare company, is a leading travel nursing staffing agency that can help you achieve the career you've trained for, and the lifestyle you've always wanted. With thousands of positions nationwide, NursesRx lets registered nurses (RN) choose from the very best assignments with top-ranked hospitals and facilities throughout the United States. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.  We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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