Registered Nurse – Special Care Nursery/NICU - RNSCN 26-09337

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Special Care Nursery/ NICU

Location: Edison, NJ

Assignment Duration: 10 Weeks

Schedule

• Shift: Days
• Hours: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, as needed
• On-Call: None
• Float Requirement: No floating, except when caring for newborns in the Postpartum unit as needed

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Special Care Nursery/ NICU to provide specialized nursing care for newborns in a Level II Special Care Nursery. The ideal candidate will have experience caring for premature and medically fragile infants (32 weeks gestation and above), strong neonatal assessment skills, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for neonates admitted to the Special Care Nursery.
• Monitor newborns for changes in respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and overall clinical status.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, feedings, and treatments according to physician orders and neonatal care protocols.
• Provide comprehensive care for premature and medically fragile infants in a Level II Special Care Nursery.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Educate and support parents and caregivers regarding newborn care, feeding, discharge planning, and infant safety.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Promote evidence-based nursing practices while maintaining a safe, patient-centered environment.
• Assist with newborn care in the Postpartum unit when required.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of recent Level II Special Care Nursery (SCN) experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of Mother-Baby nursing experience required.
• Experience caring for newborns, including premature and medically fragile infants.

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License or Multistate Compact RN License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Required Skills

• Level II Special Care Nursery (SCN) nursing
• Neonatal assessment and monitoring
• Premature infant care (32 weeks gestation and above)
• Medication administration
• Neonatal IV therapy and feeding support
• Family-centered patient education
• Newborn stabilization and emergency response
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

Additional Information

• 36-hour work week (3 x 12-hour day shifts).
• Every other weekend coverage may be required.
• No on-call requirement.
• No routine floating, except to care for newborns in the Postpartum unit when needed.
• This is an excellent opportunity for experienced SCN/NICU nurses seeking a contract assignment in a collaborative neonatal care environment.