RN - NICU

NICU Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced NICU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and a passion for caring for critically ill neonates.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to neonates, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and charting.
• Assist with medical procedures, including intubation, spinal taps, PICC line placement, IV starts, and admissions.
• Administer medications through PICC lines and provide care for IVs, umbilical lines, CPAP, nasal cannula, oral and IV medications, and feeding tubes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Float to the PICU and PEDS units as needed based on patient care requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a NICU setting.
• Current and active RN license in ND or a Compact state (must be willing to obtain if not currently licensed).
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required.
• Experience with EPIC charting is highly preferred.
• Proficient in performing neonatal assessments and delivering complex treatments.

Unit Information

• Level IV NICU with a total of 40 beds.
• Nurse to patient ratio ranges from 1:1 to 1:2 for critical and intermediate infants, and 3:1 for infants who are growing and feeding.

Training and Orientation

Clinicians will receive comprehensive training on the unit's norms, two days with a buddy for hands-on learning, and assistance in assessing the level of infants they are capable of safely managing. Training will also include familiarization with Epic (OneChart).

Schedule Requirements

The position requires working 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend and holiday commitments. Flexibility to work 48-hour shifts may also be considered.

Additional Information

• All staff must badge in and out at the facility.
• Child-friendly scrubs with role-specific colored pants are required.

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