Rn Nicu

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides specialized nursing care to critically ill newborns, including premature infants as early as 26 weeks gestation. This role involves patient assessment, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care. The nurse must be skilled in managing complex neonatal cases and adaptable to floating between units as needed.

• Provide skilled nursing care to NICU patients, including premature and critically ill newborns.
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress.
• Float between different units as assigned to meet staffing needs.
• Ensure adherence to all NICU protocols and safety standards.
• Provide education and support to families of NICU patients.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in NICU or neonatal care.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients with 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Approval to work 48-hour shifts and care for patients as early as 26 weeks gestation.
• Driver's license, car insurance, and automobile for fieldwork if required.

• Experience with 13-week or 36-hour shifts to aid recruitment flexibility.
• Additional certifications in neonatal nursing or related specialties.

• Position requires floating between units as needed.
• No on-call requirement.
• Weekend work is required with variable scheduling.
• Must comply with NICU-specific protocols and care standards.

• 48-hour shifts approved and expected.
• Weekend shifts required with variable scheduling.
• Block scheduling status unknown.