Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in neonatal care, providing high-quality nursing to critically ill or premature infants.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
• Level of NICU: Level III
• # of Beds: 26 beds
• Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:1
• Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients: Premature infants, sepsis, surgical cases (e.g., gastroschisis, esophageal atresia), and ventilated patients

Shift Details

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Shift Times: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Floating Requirements: First to float to the nursery and pediatrics

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 years in NICU
• Required Certifications: BLS Certification, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), PALS
• Experience with Titrating Drips: Must have experience with dopamine, dobutamine, versed, and fentanyl

Additional Information

• Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge nurse covers both NICU and pediatrics without an assignment
• Neonatologist Availability: In-house 24/7 along with respiratory therapists
• Monitoring: RN will monitor patients with available telemetry
• Orientation: 3 shifts on the unit with a preceptor, plus 6 hours in the nursery and pediatrics
• Weekend and Holiday Requirements: Every other weekend, one major and one minor holiday per year
• Scrubs/Dress Code: Navy scrubs required