Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

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Health is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  02/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Title:
Registered Nurse (RN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Location: Des Moines, IA
Shift Type: Day Shift
Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts | 36 hours per week
Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd or 4th weekend as needed, including holiday rotation
On-Call: None

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is responsible for providing specialized, high-quality nursing care to critically ill and premature neonates in a fast-paced intensive care environment. This role requires advanced clinical judgment, strong assessment skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

The NICU RN delivers patient-centered care in accordance with hospital policies, professional nursing standards, and regulatory requirements while supporting families during complex and emotionally sensitive situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates requiring intensive and critical care interventions
• Perform continuous assessment, monitoring, and documentation of neonatal patient conditions
• Administer medications and therapies, including vasopressors, sedation, and glucose management
• Utilize advanced NICU equipment and technology safely and effectively
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatric intensivists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate and support parents and caregivers regarding treatment plans and neonatal care
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)
• Float to General Pediatrics and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) as needed
• Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and quality improvement standards

Shift & Scheduling Notes

• Day shifts only
• 3 × 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours guaranteed)
• No call required
• Weekend and holiday rotation as scheduled

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of NICU / Neonatal Intensive Care experience (required)
• Experience and comfort administering vasopressors, sedation, and glucose therapies (required)
• Must have completed at least one travel assignment within the past 18 months
• Ability to float to General Pediatrics and PICU
• Active Iowa RN license or Compact/Multistate license at time of submission

Certifications Required

• BLS (AHA or American Red Cross)
• NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program

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