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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
El Paso, Texas
Las Palmas Medical Center

$1,558-1,848/week

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Certification details

BLS
NRP (as it's a NICU position, including Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification)
State licensure as registered nurse in Texas

Job details

CONTRACT - RN - NICU (675) - 13 WEEKS - 7:00P-7:00A BLS & NRP, no call, NICU experience required

Job requirements

Must have - NRP, Management of feeding pumps, IV pumps, med titration, med administration, ventilator management, Time management with 4 patient assignments
Preferred - Experienced with Infant Driven Feedings and working with therapy service line, STABLE course
Best personality Fit: Open to feedback and critique, punctual, and team player, Non-judgemental, compassionate and empathetic in working with parents

Schedule information

Shift: 7P-7A
Weekends: Yes
No call requirements

Unit specific information

Patient Ratios – 1:1, 2:1, 3:1 & 4:1
List typical procedures performed on units: Physical assessment, VS, diapering, bottle and tube feedings, breastfeeding assistance, medication administration, IV fluid therapy management including TPN, thermoregulation, Collaboration with RT for respiratory support management

Additional Details

Dress Code: Scrub Color - Galaxy Blue or Royal Blue
Awards/Recognition: Approaching 300 days CLABSI free, Zero in-house NICU mortalities in 2023
Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: We are one of the first NICUs in El Paso to have a unit that combines private rooms, semi-private rooms, and pods all in one unit. We as well have a hard working team ready to welcome and work alongside you.

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Stability Healthcare

4.4rating(75 reviews)

$1,569/week

Hourly Rate (blended)$44

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Las Palmas Medical Center

3.1rating(40 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Las Palmas Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

Awesome staffing and directors that care and help

Cons

Pay is lower then other hospitals in the area by more then $3-4 an hour

Anne M

LPN / LVN (LPN / LVN)

Jun '24

Review of Las Palmas Medical Center on Aug 25, 2024

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Short Term Acute Care
287 beds
MEDITECH

ADDRESS1801 N Oregon StEl Paso, TX 79902

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About El Paso, TX

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in El Paso, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high of 95°F and low of 71°F.
Winter average high of 58°F and low of 32°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for travel nurses.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.

Demographics

El Paso is a diverse city with a mix of cultures.
The population has a wide age range, and common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the desert climate.
There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, and golfing.
The city also hosts summer concerts and has various cultural attractions.

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