Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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NICU Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced NICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a night shift position within a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The role includes working 12-hour shifts, with requirements to cover weekends and holidays as needed.
Unit Information
- Unit Type: NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
- Number of Beds: 71 total beds, including 17 step-down beds
- Patient Ratios: 1:2 for ICU, 1:3 for Level 2 patients
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
- Charge Nurse Role: Yes, without patient assignment
- Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks, Saturdays and Sundays
- Floating: Possible to Mother Baby and Labor Care (babies only)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to neonatal patients with various conditions including premature birth, cardiac defects, genetic disorders, and surgical issues.
- Maintain strict adherence to sterile techniques during procedures, including Foley catheter insertion.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Neonatologists and respiratory therapists, who are available 24/7.
- Participate in lifts, restraints, and wound care education as part of continuous professional development.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a Level 3 or 4 NICU setting required.
- Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications are mandatory. Cardiac STABLE certification is a plus.
- Previous Travel Experience: Preferred but not required.
Additional Information
- Orientation: 2-3 days of floor-specific orientation provided.
- Scrub Color: Navy.
- Common Diagnoses: Premature infants, cardiac defects, genetic disorders, surgical cases, ECMO, and cooling.
- Support Staff: 1 Patient Care Technician (PCT) per shift.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NICU RN to contribute to a critical care team while receiving support and professional growth. If you are passionate about neonatal care and meet the qualifications outlined, we encourage you to apply.
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Thrive Staffing Job ID #19404211. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:NICU,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
