NICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

Seattle, WA

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Level III-IV NICU settings. The ideal candidate will possess a strong attitude, be friendly, and demonstrate excellent clinical skills in caring for high-risk neonatal patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Level III-IV NICU
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required; PALS certification preferred
• Active Washington state nursing license
• Experience with respiratory support for ventilators required; trach experience highly preferred
• Proficient in managing g-tubes, NG/OG, NCPAP, UAC/UVC, and PICC lines
• Knowledge of medication administration and care planning, including discharge processes

Patient Population

Responsibilities will include care for patients with a variety of conditions, including:

• Prematurity (down to 22 weeks gestation)
• Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
• High-risk deliveries
• Feeders and growers
• Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)
• Preferred experience: surgical patients and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)

Work Environment

This position is part of a pediatric hospital with a Level IV NICU, which accommodates 70 NICU beds with a typical census of around 50 patients. The NICU features private rooms and provides overflow for Level II nursery patients.

Additional Information

• Shifts: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend with rare back-to-back weekends
• Potential for block scheduling, though not guaranteed
• May involve floating to MedSurg or PICU for patients under 1 year as needed
• EMR System: EPIC

If you are a qualified NICU Registered Nurse looking to advance your career and make a difference in the lives of neonates and their families, we encourage you to apply.