Rn Nicu

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides specialized nursing care to premature and critically ill newborns, including those born as early as 26 weeks gestation. The role involves close patient monitoring, medication administration, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes. This position requires flexibility to float between units and deliver care at approved shift lengths of 26 or 48 hours, with consideration for shorter shifts to support recruitment.

• Provide skilled nursing care to neonates, including assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning.
• Manage care for premature infants, including those at 26 weeks gestation, ensuring adherence to NICU protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient status and interventions.
• Float between different units as assigned to meet patient care demands.
• Adhere to approved nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on patient acuity.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in NICU or related critical care settings.
• Clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning expertise.
• Strong interdisciplinary team collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high-acuity, fast-paced environments.
• Completion of approved 26 week and 48 hour NICU orientation/training.

• Experience with neonatal ventilators, monitoring equipment, and specialized NICU procedures.
• Additional certifications such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.

• No on-call requirement.
• Weekend work is required with variable scheduling.
• Floating between units as needed.
• Shift lengths of 26 or 48 hours are approved; 13 week and 36 hour shifts may be considered to aid recruitment.
• Compliance with 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratios depending on patient acuity.

• Variable weekend shifts required.
• Shift lengths primarily 26 or 48 hours; alternative shorter shifts may be available.
• Schedules determined based on unit needs and staffing requirements.