NICU

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III

Position Overview

The facility's Level III NICU seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct care to critically ill and medically complex neonates. You'll work nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) on a 13-week contract, managing high-acuity patients with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years of recent Level III NICU experience required
• Hands-on experience with therapeutic cooling (therapeutic hypothermia) is essential
• Comfortable independently managing extremely high-acuity neonates
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to recognize and respond quickly to patient deterioration
• Travel healthcare experience preferred

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex infants
• Manage patients requiring advanced respiratory support (ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, high-flow oxygen)
• Care for infants undergoing therapeutic hypothermia/cooling
• Monitor and manage central lines, PICC lines, and umbilical lines (UAC/UVC)
• Administer and titrate IV medications, continuous infusions, TPN, and blood products
• Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments and monitor patient condition closely
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and emergency stabilization
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and the interdisciplinary team
• Support families with education and emotional care throughout hospitalization
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Assignment Details

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 21, 2026
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week