NICU

NICU Nurse – 3x12 Rotating Shifts

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced NICU nurse for a 13-week contract working rotating 3x12-hour shifts:

• Night: 19:00 – 07:30
• Day: 07:00 – 19:30

Unit Description

You'll work in a Level IV NICU managing high-acuity neonates with complex surgical, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and neurological conditions. The unit maintains a high volume of intubated and acute infants and also serves as a regional high-acuity Fetal Care Center.

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

Common diagnoses include respiratory distress syndrome, intraventricular hemorrhage, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, neonatal abstinence syndrome, necrotizing enterocolitis, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, and multiple other complex neonatal conditions.

You'll manage patients requiring advanced respiratory support (servo ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula, bubble CPAP, oscillators), nitric oxide therapy, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, tracheostomy care, gastric tubes, and peritoneal dialysis. Patient ratios remain 1–3 across all shifts.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in a Level IV NICU
• Current BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Ventilator and tracheostomy experience required
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Ohio or Compact license required
• Willingness to float within the hospital as needed

Additional Notes

Flu vaccination required; COVID-19 not required. Orientation is 36 hours. All required documentation (SSN, DOB, references) and certifications must be submitted at application.