RN - NICU

Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal ICUSeeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The ideal candidate will thrive in a high acuity, fast-paced environment, providing exceptional care to critically ill newborns.Unit Information:Beds: 53 plus overflow (average patient census: 58)Type of Unit: Level 1 Pediatric Trauma CenterTeaching Hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Certified Stroke CenterPatient Ratios: Varies based on acuity (1:1, 1:2, 1:3)Common Diagnoses:Respiratory: Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, Bronchopulmonary DysplasiaCardiac: Congenital Heart Defects, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the NewbornNeuro: Seizures, Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Hypoxic-Ischemic EncephalopathyGI/GU/Musculoskeletal/Endocrine: Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Feeding Intolerance, Acute/Chronic Renal Failure, Birth Trauma, Congenital Anomalies, Sepsis, Neonatal Abstinence SyndromeQualifications:Minimum of 2 years of strong Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experienceCurrent RN license, BLS, and NRP certifications requiredComfortable with high acuity and fast-paced care environmentsExperience with EPIC, EVD management, ICP and temperature monitoring devices, vasoactive drip titration, and critical care proceduresSupport Staff:Unit Secretary available every shift24/7 Charge NurseResource Nurse and IV/VAT/PCVC Team available around the clockIn-house Intensivists, Residents, and Advanced Practice Providers (APP)Unit-Based Educators and Clinical SupervisorsTechnology/Equipment:Electronic Medical Records: EPICIV Pumps: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumpsMedical Dispensing: OmnicellMonitoring Systems: PhillipsAdditional Equipment: PIV Ultrasound, Tecotherm, and Breast Milk Scanning systemsScheduling Requirements:Weekend rotation required: 2 Fridays, 2 Mondays, and every other weekendNo on-call duty; travelers may be floated to similar units as neededHolidays: Travelers are expected to work scheduled holidaysShifts: 0645-1915 and 1845-0715Additional Notes:Scrub Color: NavyDress Code: Solid Navy or White, excluding tight outfits or organizational branded attirePractice Guidelines: Adhere to "Bare Below Elbow" standard in nurseriesParking: Free for all staffUnit Culture: Teamwork, Trust, Accountability, Respect, Compassion, Flexibility