RN - NICU

3 x 12s night shift

MUST be Level III NICU nurses who can do vents oscillators pressors ana micro preemies.
STABLE NRP BLS - Required
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state/district - Required
NICU Experience - Required: 2 Years

Neonates are primarily admitted from the labor and delivery. The NICU patient population ranges from as early as 23 weeks gestation to 4 months. NICU respond to neonatal emergencies providing assessment and immediate care to newborns post delivery needing closer observation and attend all C-sections and high-risk deliveries. Conditions treated on the unit may include but are not limited to: extreme prematurity respiratory distress syndrome sepsis hypoglycemia congenital anomalies seizures and meconium aspiration syndrome. Services provided include: noninvasive nasal CPAP mechanical ventilation including High Frequency Oscillation and nitric oxide inhalation therapy. Nurses assist in performing bedside procedures that include peripheral IV insertion septic workups intubations percutaneous catheter insertions parenteral therapy blood and blood products administration bronchopulmonary hygiene medication administration monitoring of vital signs and parent teaching. Most diagnostic services are provided at the bedside. 3 plus years of NICU experience is required.