RN - NICU

Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The position requires proficiency in caring for critically ill infants and involves handling various complex medical situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to premature infants and surgical patients, with diagnoses including hypoxic injury and other significant conditions.
• Utilize advanced skills in managing patients on mechanical ventilation and other high-level respiratory support systems.
• Participate in special procedures such as therapeutic hypothermia, nitric oxide administration, and catheterization.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care to neonates.
• Participate in unit orientation and utilize self-scheduling based on unit needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a level 3 or 4 NICU is required.
• Experience with ventilators is essential.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is mandatory.
• First-time travelers are accepted; local candidates are also welcome.

Unit Details

• Patient ratios are 1:2-4.
• The unit supports self-scheduling and requires flexibility to float to pediatric, PICU, and nursery units.
• Weekend availability includes 3 Fridays, 3 Saturdays, and 3 Sundays over a 6-week period.
• No on-call requirements.
• Orientation includes 24 hours of training within the unit.

Special Procedures & Equipment

• Experience with equipment such as Tecotherm, BCPAP, Alaris IV pumps, Servo Vents, and more.
• Familiarity with systems including Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR is beneficial.

Scrubs

Scrubs are to be navy blue or white.

Additional Information

Please note that there is a restriction on holiday requests during the Christmas period.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated NICU RN to contribute to a high-acuity care team.