NICU
NICU RN – Level III/IV – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility's Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is seeking an experienced NICU RN for night shift (19:00–07:00). This is a 26-week contract with the option to extend if desired.
Schedule & Staffing
- Shift: Night 3×12-hour
- Block Scheduling: Required
- Weekend Coverage: 6 shifts per 6-week period; self-scheduling
- Float: Yes, may include nearby sister facilities
- On-Call: No
Requirements
- 2+ years NICU experience; Level III experience preferred
- BLS and NRP Advanced certifications
- Valid Compact state license at time of submission
- Commitment to working 3 of 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Clinical Scope
You'll care for high-acuity neonates with diagnoses including prematurity, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, sepsis, and surgical conditions (excluding cardiac). Skills include ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BiPAP), high-frequency ventilation, IV vasopressor administration, central line care, arterial line management, umbilical catheter placement/management, therapeutic hypothermia, and phototherapy.
Facility Details
- Children's Hospital setting
- Navy scrubs for RNs
- Free parking and bike racks
- 12-hour orientation
- Interdisciplinary support including interpretation services
Submission Notes
Submit with a Compact license in hand. Provide 2 professional references covering the last 3 years. Request all time-off preferences upfront during submission.