Travel Nurse Level III RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
New York, NY
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – NICU (Level III) – Night Shift – Contract

Facility: Mount Sinai West - 1000 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019

Department: Nursing Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Contract Details:

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shifts: Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), Every Other Weekend Required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Schedule: 3x12s 

Compensation for 36 hours: $3,170 Per Week

• Weekly Gross: $3,170.00 Per Week
• On W2(Taxable): $720.00 Per Week ($20/hour)
• Stipend (Non-Taxable): $2,450.00 Per Week

Position Overview:

Mount Sinai West is actively seeking experienced and skilled Level III NICU Registered Nurses to join its prestigious Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The RN will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill neonates, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and playing a vital role in patient and family support.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• Deliver safe, competent nursing care guided by the nursing process and evidence-based practice.
• Conduct assessments, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions consistent with NICU protocols.
• Provide support to neonates with complex diagnoses and varying acuity levels.
• Perform patient and family education throughout the continuum of care.

Patient Experience:

• Foster therapeutic relationships using the Mount Sinai Relationship Centered Care model.
• Engage in key patient-centered care practices: bedside shift reports, hourly rounding, pain management discussions, and discharge planning.
• Uphold empathy, compassion, and cultural competence in all patient interactions.

Quality & Safety:

• Promote a safe environment by identifying and escalating concerns.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and institutional reviews.
• Utilize Epic to document nursing care and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Operations & Documentation:

• Perform charge nurse duties as assigned.
• Ensure appropriate resource utilization (staffing, supplies, equipment).
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in Epic.
• Support patient throughput and timely admissions/discharges.

Professional Development:

• Engage in lifelong learning and clinical development.
• Participate in shared governance, unit-based committees, and specialty practice councils.
• Model professionalism, ethical decision-making, and communication best practices.

Unit Information:

• Unit Type: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Beds: 21
• Average Census: 18
• Staffing Guidelines: Varies based on acuity
• Charting System: Epic (highly preferred)
• Support Services: Neonatology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and lactation consultants

Required Qualifications:

• Active New York State RN License
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Required (non-negotiable)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Level III NICU experience
• Minimum 2 years of overall RN experience
• Travel experience – required for contract roles
• Certifications:
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• EPIC charting experience
• Experience at high-acuity or academic medical centers
• Strong clinical references and demonstrated critical thinking in past assignments