Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (NICU RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse to join our team. This role is critical for providing high-quality care to our patients in the Level III NICU.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for neonates requiring intensive monitoring and intervention.
• Attend deliveries and oversee the admission process for newborns.
• Assist with newborn care in the Mother-Baby unit as needed.
• Participate in couplet care, ensuring the well-being of both mother and newborn.
• Handle technical procedures such as administering ventilatory support and managing IV access.
• Collaborate with neonatal providers and other healthcare team members.

Work Schedule

The position requires 12-hour night shifts with a guaranteed 36 hours per week. A commitment to every other weekend and rotating holiday coverage is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Level III or IV NICU experience.
• Proficiency in Neonatal Care techniques including NC, HFNC, BCPAP, and ventilator management.
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP-advanced), and STABLE are required.
• Experience attending deliveries is highly preferred.

Unit Information

The NICU consists of 13 private rooms and follows AWHONN staffing guidelines, maintaining a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 for most assignments, with some 1:1 and 1:3 care as needed for feeder-grower infants. Neonatologists are available on-site 24/7 to support clinical decisions.

Additional Information

• Self-scheduling is utilized with a schedule prepared six weeks in advance.
• Potential flexibility to assist the Mother-Baby staff when necessary.
• Navy scrubs are required, with optional navy scrub jackets.
• Unit-specific orientation will include a few day and night shifts for acclimatization.

If you have a passion for providing exceptional care to critically ill newborns and meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity in a collaborative environment.