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NICU
Irving, TX
NICU RN – Night Shift
Location: Irving, TX
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (three 12-hour nights per week)
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Unit: NICU
About the Role
The facility's NICU cares for critically ill and premature neonates requiring intensive monitoring and advanced life support. You'll provide direct care to high-risk infants, manage complex equipment, and support families through their stay.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive care to critically ill and premature neonates with continuous assessment and monitoring
- Manage ventilators, CPAP, central lines, and isolettes/warmers
- Administer medications and titratable drips with precise neonatal dosing
- Support thermoregulation, developmental care, and family-centered practices (including kangaroo care)
- Respond to acute changes and perform resuscitation as needed
- Collaborate with neonatologists and interdisciplinary teams on care planning
- Educate and support parents on infant condition and treatment
- Document assessments and interventions accurately in the medical record
- Maintain infection control and safety protocols
Requirements
- Active RN license (state or compact)
- BLS and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
- 2+ years NICU or specialty hospital experience
- Experience with CPAP/ventilation, central lines, and stabilization/delivery attendance
- Knowledge of developmental care principles
- Willingness to serve as charge RN
- RNC-NIC certification preferred
Additional Details
- Float to Newborn Nursery as needed
- No guaranteed hours; rotating call
- Royal blue scrubs (Medical City Healthcare brand)
- Clean, professional appearance; visible piercings (other than ears) and perfume not permitted