NICU

NICU Registered Nurse | Level III | Night Shift

College Station, TX | 12-Week Contract | Nights

This Level III NICU opportunity offers 36 guaranteed hours per week on a 12-hour night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), with every other weekend rotation and holiday coverage shared with core staff.

Unit Overview

The NICU manages a broad range of neonatal diagnoses including PPHN, prematurity (25–34 weeks), hypoglycemia, and respiratory compromise. The unit practices couplet care, with NICU nurses attending deliveries and completing newborn admissions. A neonatology provider is on-site 24/7, and the charge nurse remains clinically active with their own assignment.

Clinical Scope & Required Skills

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of Level III or IV NICU experience and demonstrate proficiency with:

• Nasal cannula (NC), HFNC, bubble CPAP, NIPPV, and mechanical ventilation
• Chest tubes, UVC, and UAC management
• Care of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants
• Delivery experience highly preferred

No drip titration required on this unit.

Float Expectations

Nurses may flex to a resource role supporting Mother Baby staff with circumcisions, lab draws, CCHD screenings, car seat studies, and delivery assistance. First to float between two campus locations approximately 16 minutes apart.

Certifications Required *(must be current prior to start)*

• BLS (AHA), NRP – Advanced, STABLE

Schedule & Logistics

• Self-scheduling, finalized by manager on a 6-week cycle
• Unit-specific orientation: 1–2 day shifts and 1–2 night shifts
• Scrubs: Navy (undershirts and optional jackets must also be navy)
• Guaranteed hours: 36/week