Registered Nurse (RN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Position Overview

This role involves providing specialized nursing care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the care of premature and critically ill infants, while demonstrating expertise in various neonatal conditions and procedures.

Shift Details

• 4×12 hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• 3×12 hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend, subject to change based on unit needs

Unit System

• Pyxis/Omnicell for medication management
• EPIC for documentation (minimum 1 year of EPIC experience required)

Patient Population

Caring for infants born at or beyond 22 weeks gestation, including those with:

• Abdominal wall defects
• Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
• Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) / Respiratory failure syndrome (RFS)
• Drug exposure and withdrawal
• Hypoglycemia
• Sepsis
• Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)
• Duodenal atresia
• Diaphragmatic hernia
• Urethral stenosis
• Myelomeningocele
• Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)

Special Procedures

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Full body cooling
• Chest tube management
• Surgical repairs of anomalies (excluding cardiac)
• Tracheostomy management
• Administration of Avastin and laser eye surgery

Special Equipment

The position requires familiarity with various specialized equipment, including:

• Artic Sun
• Blanketrol
• Jet Ventilator, High-Frequency Oscillation Ventilator (HFOV), Draeger Ventilator, High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Bubble CPAP
• Alaris and Philips central lines
• B Braun and Infinity feeding pumps
• Atom Dual and GE Dual Incubators, Draeger Caleo, Radiant warmers
• External shunts and ostomy care

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of NICU II and III nursing experience
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, STABLE
• Active state licensure
• No first-time travelers; experience in the field is required

Additional Information

Float staff may be required to assist in other NICU units or facilities as necessary. Candidates should be prepared to adapt to changing unit demands and contribute collaboratively to the healthcare team.