RN - NICU

Registered Nurse - NICU

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This role involves providing exceptional care to critically ill infants, including those with a variety of surgical needs and conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to premature infants (as young as 22 weeks), surgical infants, and those with hypoxic injury.
• Administer and monitor the use of advanced therapeutic procedures such as therapeutic hypothermia, nitric oxide therapy, and various catheter placements.
• Utilize specialized equipment such as Tecotherm, BCPAP, Servo Vents, and Alaris IV pumps for patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
• Adhere to strict standards of care and follow unit protocols for patient safety.
• Participate in self-scheduling to meet unit needs while accommodating personal preferences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Level 3 or 4 NICU.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Experience with ventilators is essential.
• Willingness to float to pediatric, PICU, and nursery areas as needed, caring for infants up to 12 months old.

Work Schedule

• Shift: Night shifts (36 hours per week) from 18:45 to 07:15.
• No on-call requirement.
• Weekend requirement includes working 3 Fridays, 3 Saturdays, and 3 Sundays within a 6-week period.
• Requests for time off (RTO) are limited to a maximum of 7 days for auto-offer contracts. No RTO is allowed during the Christmas period.

Orientation and Attire

• 24 hours of unit orientation provided.
• Scrubs required: Navy blue or white.

Unit Details

• Patient ratios: 1:2-4.
• Specialty procedures include the use of HFOV, Baby Leo, Giraffe, and various feeding systems.
• Unit systems utilized include Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR, and 4P.

Additional Information

This position is suitable for first-time travelers and also accepts local candidates. Experience in a Level 3 or 4 ICN is a firm requirement; candidates with less experience will not be considered.