RN NICU

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III

We are seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care in a Level III NICU. This position requires a nurse who is comfortable managing super high-acuity and critically ill neonates, including infants requiring advanced respiratory support and therapeutic cooling.

Experience Requirements:

• Strong experience caring for high-acuity and critically ill neonates
• Therapeutic cooling experience required
• Must be comfortable independently managing complex NICU patients
• Previous travel experience preferred for traveler positions

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates
• Care for infants requiring therapeutic hypothermia/cooling
• Manage high-acuity patients requiring advanced respiratory and hemodynamic support
• Experience with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, and high-flow oxygen
• Monitor and manage central lines, PICC lines, umbilical lines (UAC/UVC), and other invasive devices
• Administer and titrate IV medications, continuous infusions, TPN, and blood products as ordered
• Recognize and respond quickly to neonatal deterioration and emergency situations
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
• Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments and closely monitor changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and the multidisciplinary NICU team
• Provide education and emotional support to parents and families throughout the infant's hospitalization
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Required Certifications:

• Active RN license
• BLS
• RNP
• Additional certifications may be required based on facility policy

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have 3–4+ years of strong Level III NICU experience and be confident caring for extremely high-acuity neonates. Candidates must have hands-on therapeutic cooling experience and be able to function effectively in a fast-paced NICU environment with minimal supervision.