RN - NICU

RN - NICU

Shift: 19:00-07:00

Unit Information:

Number of Beds: 6

Number of Staff: 15

Type of staff:

• Day Shift core staffing of 2 NICU RNs and 1 NNP on site 24/7. Neonatologists on call 24/7
• Night Shift Core staffing of 2 NICU RNs and 1 NNP on site 24/7. Neonatologist on call 24/7

Patient Ratios: 3:1 for feeder growers. Vented babies 1:1

Types of equipment: Giraffe Omnibeds, STAR GE resuscitation for transport, Giraffe with Shuttle transport, EMR CPN and Meditech

Typical hiring profile:

Skill Set:

Most recruited for: (Travel RNs, local CNAs and sitters)

Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

Minimum 1-year of current NICU RN acute care experience

BLS and NRP Level 2 NICU experience

Infant resuscitation experience is a requirement of our facility

Preferred or nice to have:

Level 3 and or level 4 experience

Experience with Eat Sleep Console for babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Admissions and initial stabilization experience in the delivery room

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):

Assisting NNP with umbilical line placement, intubation assist, LP assist, circumcision. No surgical procedures

Best personality Fit:

We are a work family. Come prepared to be welcomed with open arms.

Unit Guidelines/Policies:

Our Standards of Care are driven by Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (the largest NICU in the state of Colorado) and supported by our Unit Based Council.

Awards/Recognition:

Brand New LDRP suites

Recognized by CEO for Employee Engagement

Women’s Choice Award

Health Grades Five-Star Recipient

Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment:

Average years of NICU specific experience in our RNs is 15 years. All of our staff have previous level 3 or 4 experience in their background. Highly engaged group of NNPs. Highly involved and supportive leadership teams.

General Comments:

No. of Positions: 1/1. Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks: 91

Client Details:

Address: 9191 Grant Street

City: Thornton

State: CO

Zip Code: 80229