RN Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) (with $7,500 Completion Bonus)
- Work Type: Full Time
- City, State: Dallas, TX
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) (Travel Assignment)
Location: Dallas, TX
Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3×12 Nights (rotating weekends and holidays)
Pay: $2,097/week (plus $2,500 completion bonus per contract, up to $7,500 after three contracts)
Job Description
ATC Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Dallas, Texas. This position involves providing expert care to critically ill and premature newborns in a Level III-IV, 108-bed NICU equipped with advanced neonatal technology.
The RN will manage complex neonatal conditions, including surgical, cardiac, and respiratory cases, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care for newborns as young as 27 weeks gestation. This role requires exceptional neonatal assessment, airway management, and critical thinking skills.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits
About ATC Healthcare
ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses, therapists, and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.
Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law.
Location: Dallas, TX
Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3×12 Nights (rotating weekends and holidays)
Pay: $2,097/week (plus $2,500 completion bonus per contract, up to $7,500 after three contracts)
Job Description
ATC Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Dallas, Texas. This position involves providing expert care to critically ill and premature newborns in a Level III-IV, 108-bed NICU equipped with advanced neonatal technology.
The RN will manage complex neonatal conditions, including surgical, cardiac, and respiratory cases, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care for newborns as young as 27 weeks gestation. This role requires exceptional neonatal assessment, airway management, and critical thinking skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to neonates requiring intensive monitoring and support in a high-acuity NICU environment.
- Monitor and manage infants on ventilators, oscillators, Bubble CPAP, and nasal cannula.
- Provide care for premature infants (≥28 weeks) and neonates with complex diagnoses such as congenital heart defects, respiratory failure, and surgical conditions.
- Manage central lines, Broviacs, and infusion pumps, ensuring strict adherence to sterile technique and safety protocols.
- Assist with and monitor neonatal procedures, including central line insertions, PDA ligations, circumcisions, exploratory laparotomies, and gastroschisis reductions.
- Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to create individualized care plans.
- Support and educate parents on newborn conditions, care procedures, and post-discharge preparation.
- Accurately document care and progress using CPN and Meditech EMR systems.
- Float as needed to Pediatrics, PICU, or CICU per facility policy.
- Maintain compliance with infection control standards, unit policies, and hospital safety procedures.
Qualifications
- Active Texas RN license or Compact State license (required).
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
- Minimum of 1 year of Level III or Level IV NICU experience (required).
- Certifications: BLS and NRP (required).
- Proficiency in neonatal ventilator and oscillator management, central line care, and respiratory support techniques.
- Experience caring for neonates with surgical and cardiac conditions, including tracheostomy management and Broviac lines.
- Ability to manage a 1:1 to 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio in a high-acuity environment.
- Must wear royal blue scrubs per department dress code.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and family-centered care skills.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and recent tuberculosis test required.
Benefits
- Weekly pay with competitive rates
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network
- Flexible schedules and dedicated recruiter support
About ATC Healthcare
ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses, therapists, and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.
Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law.
