Registered Nurse (RN) – Neonatal ICU

About the Position:

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The ideal candidate will thrive in a high acuity, fast-paced environment, providing exceptional care to critically ill newborns.

Unit Information:

• Beds: 53 plus overflow (average patient census: 58)
• Type of Unit: Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Certified Stroke Center
• Patient Ratios: Varies based on acuity (1:1, 1:2, 1:3)

Common Diagnoses:

• Respiratory: Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
• Cardiac: Congenital Heart Defects, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
• Neuro: Seizures, Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
• GI/GU/Musculoskeletal/Endocrine: Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Feeding Intolerance, Acute/Chronic Renal Failure, Birth Trauma, Congenital Anomalies, Sepsis, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of strong Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience
• Current RN license, BLS, and NRP certifications required
• Comfortable with high acuity and fast-paced care environments
• Experience with EPIC, EVD management, ICP and temperature monitoring devices, vasoactive drip titration, and critical care procedures

Support Staff:

• Unit Secretary available every shift
• 24/7 Charge Nurse
• Resource Nurse and IV/VAT/PCVC Team available around the clock
• In-house Intensivists, Residents, and Advanced Practice Providers (APP)
• Unit-Based Educators and Clinical Supervisors

Technology/Equipment:

• Electronic Medical Records: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps
• Medical Dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitoring Systems: Phillips
• Additional Equipment: PIV Ultrasound, Tecotherm, and Breast Milk Scanning systems

Scheduling Requirements:

• Weekend rotation required: 2 Fridays, 2 Mondays, and every other weekend
• No on-call duty; travelers may be floated to similar units as needed
• Holidays: Travelers are expected to work scheduled holidays
• Shifts: 0645-1915 and 1845-0715

Additional Notes:

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Dress Code: Solid Navy or White, excluding tight outfits or organizational branded attire
• Practice Guidelines: Adhere to “Bare Below Elbow” standard in nurseries
• Parking: Free for all staff
• Unit Culture: Teamwork, Trust, Accountability, Respect, Compassion, Flexibility