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

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to join our team. This position involves working night shifts on a rotating 4×12 or 3×12 schedule and may require floating to other NICU units or facilities as needed. Weekend coverage will be expected every other weekend unless operational needs dictate otherwise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized nursing care to premature and critically ill neonates.
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient outcomes.
• Perform specialized procedures such as full body cooling, chest tube insertion, and tracheostomy management.
• Utilize advanced medical equipment including ventilators, incubators, and feeding pumps.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
• Document all patient care activities in the EPIC system.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license in the state.
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience, with specific experience in NICU II and III.
• At least 1 year of experience with EPIC documentation system.
• Current certifications in BLS, NRP, and STABLE.
• Must possess skills in managing a variety of patient diagnoses including:
  • Abdominal wall defects
  • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
  • Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and 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 and Equipment:

• Experience with full body cooling procedures.
• Proficiency in managing chest tubes and surgical repairs of anomalies.
• Knowledge of administering Avastin and conducting laser eye surgery.
• Familiarity with advanced equipment such as Artic Sun, Jet Ventilator, Alaris, and various types of incubators and feeding pumps.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated RN to enhance their clinical skills in a challenging and rewarding environment. If you are passionate about neonatal care and meet the outlined qualifications, we invite you to apply.