NICU Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team. This role is within a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) that supports a variety of complex cases, ensuring comprehensive care for infants requiring specialized medical attention.

Position Details

• Unit Type: NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: 4 total weekend shifts every 4 weeks
• Holidays: Based on unit coverage

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care for neonates in a high-acuity environment.
• Monitor patient conditions and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain sterile fields and adhere to safe practices during procedures.
• Participate in education and training related to neonatal care, including a mandatory SIMs lab for key nursing skills.
• Float to mother-baby and labor care departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a Level 3 or 4 NICU setting.
• Required Certifications:
  • BLS Certification
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Preferred: Previous travel nursing experience.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 71 beds total, including 17 stepdown beds.
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:2 in ICU, 1:3 in Level 2.
• Common Diagnoses: Premature births, cardiac defects, genetic disorders, surgical cases, ECMO, and hypothermic therapy.
• Charge Nurse Duties: Yes, with no patient assignments and high-risk RN resource available.
• Support Staff: 1 Patient Care Technician per shift.

Additional Information

• Orientation: Floor-specific orientation will last 2-3 days.
• EMR System: Cerner.
• Equipment: Telemetry by Phillips; respiratory therapy managed 24/7.
• Staffing: Neonatology and midlevel providers available 24/7.
• Scrub Color: Navy.

If you are a dedicated NICU RN with the required experience and a passion for caring for the most vulnerable patients, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.