Job Title Travel RN – NICU (Night Shift) Location Salem, Virginia Schedule / Job Type Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Onsite Key Responsibilities • Provide direct nursing care to preterm and term neonates in a 6-bed NICU (5 open bays, 1 isolation room) with a 1:2–3 patient ratio • Perform and assist with procedures including newborn resuscitation, intubation, umbilical line placement, surfactant administration, needle decompression, chest tube insertion, and NG/OG feedings • Manage ventilator support, CPAP, UVC placement, and administration of TPN and lipids for critically ill neonates • Conduct IV insertions in preterm and term infants and perform ongoing assessment for signs of declining health • Provide breastfeeding support and maintain patient experience standards including courtesy, respect, and AIDET communication framework • Document accurately using Meditech and Centricity Perinatal; participate in unit huddles and adhere to weekend scheduling requirements (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule) Required Qualifications • Active RN licensure • Current BLS certification • Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification • Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience • Demonstrated ability to perform IV insertion in preterm and term infants • Strong independent assessment skills with knowledge of deterioration indicators in preterm neonates Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience with GE 650 monitors, syringe pumps, IV pumps, bili-lights, and Medela breast pumps • Familiarity with Meditech and/or Centricity Perinatal documentation systems • Experience providing breastfeeding education and support to NICU families • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with multidisciplinary care teams Why Join Us • Work in a newly opened NICU featuring new equipment and a collaborative environment with experienced neonatologists • Block scheduling available, offering greater predictability and work-life balance during your assignment