NICU

NICU Level III RN – Day Shift

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced NICU RN to provide direct care to critically ill neonates in a Level III unit. You'll manage complex medical and surgical cases across all neonatal subspecialties (excluding cardiac), working with a daily census of 35 patients.

Shift & Schedule

• Days: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Block scheduling required
• Weekend coverage: 6 shifts per 6-week period; self-scheduled and variable
• Float requirement: Yes, PRN between units
• Call: Not required
• Duration: 26 weeks

Patient Care & Ratios

• Patient population: Neonates, including premature infants, post-surgical cases, and those with respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, sepsis, and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)

Clinical Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 2+ years NICU experience; Level III experience preferred
• BLS and NRP Advanced certifications
• Competency with:
• Ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BiPAP), oscillators, high-frequency ventilation
• Central and umbilical line care; arterial line management
• Blood product administration; IV vasopressors
• Therapeutic hypothermia; phototherapy; surfactants
• Gavage, bottle, and breastfeeding support
• Suctioning, tracheostomy care, chest tube management

Requirements

• Valid state license (compact license preferred)
• Current background check and references (2 references covering 1 year within last 3 years)
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 holiday shifts (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Navy
• Parking: Free
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during application