TheRegistered Nurse – NICU cares for newborn babies who are delivered pre-term orat-term newborns who experience complications at the time of birth. TheRegistered Nurse – NICU provides intensive around-the-clock care, includingboth medical needs and basic daily care activities.
MaximHealthcare Staffing is seeking a highly skilled NICU RN in San Antonio, TX
PositionDetails:
· Contract Length: 13 Weeks
· Number of Openings: 2
· Shift Length: 36 hours
· Shifts: 2 Nights
· Start Date: 2/12/2024
Compensation:
Travel Pay Package: $2,457
Pay Rate: $28
OT Rate: $56
Meals: $448
Lodging: $1,001
*Based upon qualifying forposition and allowances. Total package is inclusive of taxable wages and
Allowances.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care of the neonatal patient and coordinates with healthcare team members
Cares for infants transitioning to extrauterine life
Provides age and culturally appropriate care to patient
Provides nutritional assessment & specialized feedings
Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs
Provides arterial & intravenous therapy
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators and ventilators
Assists NICU Physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include lifesaving measures
Participates in discharge planning
Assesses signs and symptoms indicating changes in patient’s condition, documents changes and informs physician/charge nurse
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses
Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements
Performs interventions according to identified priorities, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient/family environment
Initiates and evaluates family education
Documents and revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions
Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with facility • Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
MinimumRequirements
Current Registered Nurse license for the state in which the nurse practices
One year NICU experience required
NRP card per contract requirement
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Relias Skillset Checklist
Certification BLS, NRP and PALS
Maxim Travel Advantages
• Local office footprint in most majorcities across the country.
• Premium pay rates with tax advantagecompensation
• Health/Dental/Vision Insuranceavailable on 1st of month
• Weekly pay through direct deposit
• Fully furnished, private housingavailable (pets are welcomed)
• Expense reimbursement for travel andstate licensure available
• Accessible via office phone, email, ortext
* Formore information call or email me at either below. *
Armani Cornwell 813-466-3455
National Recruitment Manager
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.