Provide direct nursing care to NICU patients including premature infants (as low as 22 weeks gestational age) and surgical infants with complex diagnoses such as hypoxic injury
Perform and assist with special procedures including Therapeutic Hypothermia, Nitric Oxide therapy, UAC/UVC line management, Broviac care, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy tube management, and ostomy care
Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Servo Vents, HFOV, BCPAP, Tecotherm, Ram NC, Baby Leo, Giraffe, and Alaris IV pumps
Document patient care accurately using EPIC and communicate effectively using SBAR methodology
Maintain patient ratios of 1:2–4 and adhere to self-scheduling requirements based on unit needs, including weekend coverage
Float as needed to Peds, PICU, or nursery settings caring for infants up to 12 months of age
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Level 3 or Level 4 Intensive Care Nursery (ICN/NICU)
Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state license
Current BLS certification
Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
Demonstrated experience with mechanical ventilation in a neonatal setting
Preferred Experience / Skills
Familiarity with unit systems including Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR communication framework
Experience with high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) and advanced neonatal monitoring equipment
Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers are accepted)
Why Join Us
Work in a high-acuity NICU environment with exposure to a wide range of complex neonatal diagnoses and advanced therapeutic procedures
No on-call requirement, with self-scheduling flexibility based on unit needs