Acute Care, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Cerner, Documentation, Driver's License, Identify Issues, Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neonatal Nursing, Neonatology, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Vaccination, Vasoconstrictor, Ventilator
Job Title
Registered Nurse – NICU (Level 4)
LocationAlbuquerque, NM
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights | 4x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | 36 Hours/Week | Minimum 10-Week Assignment
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct nursing care to neonatal patients ranging from less than 23 weeks gestational age through full-term newborns in a mixed-acuity Level 4 NICU setting
- Manage and monitor patients requiring IV vasopressors, high frequency ventilation, high-flow nasal cannula, and ventilator management
- Assess and care for patients with Respiratory Distress Syndrome and other complex neonatal diagnoses
- Float within scope to Pediatric ICU, Level II NICU, and Mother-Baby Unit as needed to meet facility needs
- Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health record system
- Fulfill weekend shift requirements of 12 shifts per contract period
Required Qualifications- Active RN license (pending licensure may be considered at time of submission)
- Minimum 2 years of Level 4 NICU experience required
- Current BCLS certification (RQI certifications not accepted)
- Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
- COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with appropriate documentation
- Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility (non-local driver's license required on file)
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience floating to Pediatric ICU or similar high-acuity pediatric settings
- Proficiency with Cerner charting platform
- Prior travel nursing experience welcomed; first-time travelers also considered
Why Join Us- Work within a Level I Trauma, Teaching, and Children's Hospital environment offering exposure to a broad range of complex neonatal and pediatric cases
- No on-call requirements and no parking fees, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week throughout the assignment
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing