RN - NICU

Registered Nurse (RN) - Special Care Nursery

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our team in the Special Care Nursery (SCN). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of NICU experience, with Level 2 NICU experience required and Level 3 preferred.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Special Care Nursery (SCN)
• Number of Beds: 12 licensed SCN neonatal beds
• Average Deliveries: 325 births per month
• Average Census: 10 patients in the SCN
• Staffing Ratios: Typically 3:1, depending on acuity (occasionally 2:1)

Responsibilities

• Provide care for neonates 32 weeks gestational age and above.
• Manage patients on CPAP, High Flow, and Feeder Growers.
• Monitor and address common diagnoses such as R/S Sepsis and Hyperbilirubinemia.

Required Certifications

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• STABLE certification

Skills & Experience

Successful candidates will have:

• A minimum of 2 years of NICU experience, with Level 2 experience required and Level 3 preferred.
• Ability to start IVs; the nursing team is responsible for all IV placements.
• Collaboration with a certified neonatal PICC team for specialized needs.

Work Environment

• Shift Details: 12-hour shifts, primarily nights from 7 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Weekend Requirements: Available for 3 weekend shifts per month, with the possibility of working Fridays, Saturdays, and one Sunday.
• Holiday Requirements: Commitment to one major and one minor holiday per year.
• Floating Requirements: Willingness to float to sister facility when required.

Support Staff

• Presence of Nurse Aides and Patient Care Technicians (PCT) to assist with patient care.
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) and Pediatrician coverage available 24/7.

Charting System

Cerner electronic medical record system.

Location

Position available in a city in the state of interest.