RN - NICU
Profession: RN
Specialty: NICU
Duration: 8 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years NICU experience, preferably with Level III experience
License: RN License
Certifications: BLS, NRP, STABLE, PALS
Must-Have:
Ability to work with families during stressful hospitalizations
Ability to narrate care and inform parents
Ability to interact with physicians to report changes in condition
Advanced skills including IV placement and neonatal abstinence scoring
Emergency response skills
Description:
This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
The unit has a capacity of 22 beds and is a Level III NICU.
The assignment is for a duration of 8 weeks.
The shift is from 19:00 to 07:00.
The nurse will be expected to work 3 shifts per week.
Patient ratios for feeder grower are 1:3, and for higher acuity patients, it is 1:2.
Support staff includes Clinical Nurses and Charge RNs.
Equipment used includes ventilators, CR monitors, Vapotherm, CPAP, and IV systems.
Documentation is managed through a system with both electronic and paper flow sheets.
All neonatal-specific cares are performed on this unit.
The nurse will assist with bedside procedures including intubation, central line placement, and chest tube placement.
There is a supportive environment with experienced RNs available for collaboration.
There is a strong focus on patient satisfaction and overall hospital experience.
The team includes board-certified neonatologists and an NNP support team.
Live-stream cameras are available for family use to enhance patient experience.
