Registered Nurse NICU

NICU NurseYour future role at a glanceLocation: Round Rock, TXFacility: Seton WilliamsonDepartment: NICUSchedule: Day Shift | PRNLife at Ascension: Where Purpose Meets OpportunityAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.Benefits that help you thriveRetirement: 403(b) planWell-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesHow you'll make an impact in this roleProvide comprehensive nursing care for neonates with complex medical needs, including prematurity, respiratory distress, and congenital anomalies, utilizing advanced technology such as conventional mechanical ventilation and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).Serve as a critical member of the High-Risk Delivery and Neonatal Code teams, executing rapid assessment and life-saving interventions according to Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) guidelines during traumatic or emergency deliveries.Manage and monitor specialized neonatal access, including Umbilical Artery Catheters (UAC), Umbilical Venous Catheters (UVC), and PICC lines, while meticulously calculating and administering TPN, IV fluids, and weight-based medications.Act as a primary liaison for families in crisis, providing compassionate education on neonatal development, breastfeeding support, and specialized home-care equipment to ensure a safe transition from the NICU to the home environment.What minimum requirements you'll needBLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program preferred.Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.Education:Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.What additional preferences we're seekingMinimum of 5 years NICU experienceNRP CertificationEqual employment opportunity employerAscension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.Fraud prevention noticeProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.E-Verify statementEmployer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.