NICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced NICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care in a neonatal intensive care unit setting. This position involves working with critically ill newborns and requires expertise in various aspects of neonatal nursing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for neonates in a NICU environment.
• Caring for transition patients and level 2 NICU acuity patients.
• Admit NICU patients and conduct thorough assessments.
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization processes.
• Attend deliveries and provide immediate care to newborns post-delivery.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Schedule and Requirements

• Position duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts
• Weekend requirement: 5 shifts in a 6-week schedule
• Holiday requirements based on unit needs
• Floating to all departments as necessary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recent NICU experience is required.
• Active AK nursing license, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and STABLE certification are mandatory.
• If the AK license is not active at the time of application, candidates must apply for it promptly after acceptance.
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles outside of Fairbanks.

Additional Information

Free housing is provided for one occupant; pet units are not available. Up to 14 days of requested time off (RTO) may be considered, including a maximum of 4 weekend shifts. All RTO must be requested at the time of submission.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated NICU RN looking to make a positive impact in the lives of newborns and their families. We encourage qualified candidates to apply for this position.