Registered Nurse RN NICU, Per DIem

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse

At Saint Francis Hospital, the level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) consists of 28 beds. Preterm and term neonates in need of additional medical and surgical management and highly specialized care are admitted to the unit.

What you will do:

• Attend births and provide care for infants with medical complications directly after birth
• Monitor the health of infants suffering from medical issues, such as prematurity or congenital defects
• Educate new parents on the care of their infant, including basic infant care, breastfeeding, and safety
• Contributes to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with admin, colleagues, patients and family members
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN graduate preferred
• Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut
• Certification: BLS CPR. ACLS Preferred
• Preferred Experience: Acute Care, Medical-Surgical or Maternity nursing experience preferred - Minimum of 2 year's NICU experience required for Per Diem

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Work Schedule: Per Diem, Rotating shifts
• Award-winning Hospitals and departments

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Hourly Staff RN position; pay range: $36.15 $59.95/hour

Pay is based on working RN experience only. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Unit Based Specialty pay available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women's Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.