Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position involves working in a Level 3 NICU, providing care for a diverse range of neonatal patients.

Facility Details

• Beds: 28
• Average Census: 13-16
• Location: City, State

Qualifications

• Minimum experience: 1.5 years in a relevant setting
• First-time travelers are welcome, but must have a minimum of 2 years experience
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles away from the facility
• Permanently employed staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler

Patient Types

The unit cares for neonates of all gestational ages, including those with diagnoses such as:

• Low Birth Weight
• High Frequency Ventilation
• Nitric Oxide Treatment
• Total Body Cooling
• Feeders/Growers

Patient Ratios

The nurse-to-patient ratio is flexible, ranging from 1:1 to 1:4, depending on patient needs.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• STABLE certification is preferred

Required Skills

Candidates must possess the following skills:

• Ventilator Management
• IV Starts and IV Medication Titration
• Chest Tube Management
• Experience in Neonatal Resuscitation (attending deliveries is expected)

Support on the Unit

• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) – 1:10 ratio
• Charge Nurse available (1:25 ratio; attends deliveries)
• Phlebotomy services provided by RN
• Respiratory Therapists available
• Neonatologists – Three on staff, along with ten Neonatal Nurse Practitioners providing 24/7 coverage
• Transport Team available 24/7 for patient transfers
• Lactation Consultants available

Charting System/Equipment

• Charting System: EPIC (experience is a plus)
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell

Schedule and Orientation

• Shifts available: 36 or 48 hours contracts
• Weekend rotation: No set weekends; travelers may predominantly work weekends
• Holiday Expectations: Requires working 2 out of 4 major holidays
• General orientation plus one day and one night on the unit

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Free Parking: Yes

Please apply if you are interested in leveraging your skills in a vital neonatal environment with a supportive team and comprehensive care framework.