NICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse to join our team in a pediatric setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing critically ill newborns, including those born as early as 22 weeks gestation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience.
• Current BLS and NRP certifications are required; WA state nursing license is mandatory.
• PALS certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience in respiratory support for ventilators is required; familiarity with tracheostomies is highly preferred.
• Skills in managing g-tubes, NG/OG tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC lines, and PICC lines are essential.
• Proficient in medication administration, care planning, and discharge to home processes.
• A positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills are desirable.

Patient Types & Common Diagnoses

• Prematurity down to 22 weeks gestation
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
• High-risk deliveries and patients
• Feeders and growers
• Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)
• Preferred experience with surgical patients and Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

Work Environment

• Level II children’s hospital with a Level IV NICU, equipped with 70 NICU beds.
• Typical census of approximately 50 patients.
• Private rooms in the NICU with an overflow Level II Nursery for feeders and growers.

Schedule & Shift Details

• Shift times are from 0700-1930 or 1900-0730.
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend, occasional back-to-back weekends may occur, but are rare.
• Block scheduling is possible but not guaranteed.

Additional Information

The registered nurse may be required to float to MedSurg or PICU for patients aged one year and under or assist in other areas as needed. Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) using EPIC is a plus.