Provide direct patient care in a Level II NICU and Special Care Nursery (SCN) setting, managing a caseload of neonatal patients including those requiring high-acuity respiratory support such as mechanical ventilation, CPAP, RAM cannula, and Vapotherm.
Care for neonates presenting with diagnoses including hyperbilirubinemia, meconium aspiration, respiratory distress syndrome, PPHN, IUGR, NAS, TTN, sepsis, and other complex neonatal conditions.
Manage and monitor specialized lines and procedures including PICC lines, UACs, UVCs, chest tubes, exchange transfusions, and passive cooling protocols.
Collaborate with NNPs (available 24/7), neonatologists, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy teams to deliver coordinated neonatal care.
Participate in self-scheduling, fulfill weekend shift requirements (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule), and rotate into the facility holiday schedule alongside permanent staff.
Occasionally assume charge nurse responsibilities based on unit census.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
Minimum 2 years of Level II NICU experience; experience must be recent (within the past 6 months).
Current BLS certification.
Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
Must successfully complete a pass/fail Simulation Lab competency assessment (Foley catheter insertion) on Day 1 of orientation.
Preferred Experience / Skills
Level III NICU experience strongly preferred.
STABLE Program certification preferred.
Familiarity with GE monitoring systems and ventilators including Puritan Bennett 840, Draeger, Vision BiPAP, and V60.
Why Join Us
Work in a well-supported NICU environment with 24/7 NNP coverage, on-site respiratory therapy, and 24/7 pharmacy access, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality neonatal care.
Travelers are not floated outside of the NICU unit, providing consistency and stability throughout your assignment.