Title: Registered Nurse NICU (Level III/IV)
Department: NICU Charge
Type: Travel Contract 13 Weeks
Schedule:
Night Shift: 3x12 (19:00 07:00)
Day Shift: 3x12 (07:00 19:00)
Rotating every 2 4 weeks per schedule period (manager ensures safe turnaround time)
Start Date: 12/08/2025
Job Description Summary:The NICU Registered Nurse provides specialized care to critically ill neonates in a Level III or Level IV NICU. This role requires at least 2 years of NICU experience and neonatal ICU competencies across gestational ages from < 24 weeks through term infants. Travelers must manage 1:3 ratios perform neonatal emergency interventions support high-risk deliveries and utilize Epic for charting. Candidates must be prepared to float to multiple Providence facilities within the region with incentives provided for Seaside float assignments. First-time travelers accepted.
Responsibilities:Provide comprehensive NICU care for premature and critically ill infants (Level III/IV) including < 24 28 weeks 29 34 weeks and >34 weeks gestation.
Manage ventilator-dependent neonates on AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BiPAP/PEEP HFNC and Bubble CPAP.
Administer neonatal medications including antibiotics/antivirals steroids surfactants vasopressors and perform neonatal dosage calculations.
Perform APGAR scoring support high-risk deliveries and provide developmental and family-centered care.
Manage UACs UVCs arterial lines central line draws NG/NJ tubes gavage/breast/bottle feeding and phototherapy.
Monitor neonatal glucose bilirubin levels thermoregulation and NAS scoring/interventions.
Interpret and manage neonatal dysrhythmias and cardiovascular instability.
Perform wound care isolation precautions and infection prevention activities.
Accurately chart patient assessments interventions and outcomes in Epic.
Float to other NICUs and compatible units across multiple Providence facilities depending on patient census and staffing.
Participate in on-call standby when not needed on unit.
Work rotating weekends according to unit scheduling.
Minimum 2 years of Level III or IV NICU RN experience.
No charge experience required despite the Charge unit title.
Epic charting required.
Must float to multiple Providence locations (Milwaukie Newberg Portland Hood River Willamette Falls Seaside Saint Vincent).
Must have a vehicle for floating between facilities.
Required ratios: 1:3.
Travel experience not required but if candidate has less than 5 years of experience travel experience is highly preferred.
Weekends required (rotating).
On-call standby required when not needed on unit.
Block scheduling not guaranteed.
Pending license not accepted.
48-hour schedules not approved.
RTO must be included at submission.
Seaside floating incentive: TBD/hr plus mileage reimbursement; hotel offered if floating consecutive shifts.
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (ASN ADN BSN).
Additional neonatal or critical care coursework preferred.
Minimum 2 years recent Level III or Level IV NICU experience.
Experience managing:
Micro-preemies (< 24 28 weeks)
High-risk deliveries
Ventilator-dependent neonates
Neonatal central lines (UAC/UVC)
Neonatal emergencies (apnea RDS hemodynamic instability)
Experience floating within a health system preferred.
Active RN License Required (no pending licenses).
BLS Required
NRP Required
Antibiotics/antivirals
Surfactants
Neonatal dosage calculations
IV vasopressors
Steroids
UAC / UVC
Arterial line management
Central line blood draws
Implanted line care
Ventilator management: AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BiPAP/PEEP
Bubble CPAP
HFNC
Respiratory distress syndrome management
Breastfeeding support
Handling of expressed breast milk
Gavage feeding
NG/NJ/oral tube placement and management
Glucose monitoring
Hyperbilirubinemia management
Phototherapy
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
NAS scoring and intervention
APGAR scoring
Phlebotomy
Thermoregulation
Developmental family-centered care
Isolation precautions
Epic charting
NICU Level II*
NICU Level III
NICU Level IV
High-risk deliveries
Charge Nurse capability (no prior charge experience required)
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