Weekend NICU Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. This position involves providing high-quality care to critically ill neonates in a Level 3 NICU. Provide focused nursing care to neonates at various acuity levels.

Monitor and assess patients, ensuring they meet their individual care plans.

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and document all procedures accurately.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including neonatal intensivists and respiratory therapists, to develop and implement patient care strategies.

Communicate effectively with families regarding the care and condition of their infants.

Float to other units as necessary, including pediatric and nursery units, when required.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a NICU setting.

Ability to provide care for patients ranging from 23 weeks gestation and above.

Comfortable working with complex medical equipment and electronic medical records (Cerner).

This position involves 12-hour shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM, with every other weekend required and the potential for low-census standby calls.

NICU: 1:1 to 1:3 ratios.

Pediatric Unit: 1:1 to 1:4 ratios.

No nurse aides available on the unit.

Weekend and holiday commitments: EOW for weekends and two major holidays.

Floater status may involve occasional rotation to mother-baby units, contingent on experience.

If you are a passionate and skilled RN dedicated to providing exceptional neonatal care, we encourage you to apply for this role in the NICU.