RN NICU Contract MSW

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Hours Per Week: 36.00
Hours Per Day: 12.00
Days Per Week: 3.00
Shift Time: NIGHT SHIFT 7PM-7:30AM EOW IS REQUIRED
Schedule Notes: 2 YEARS NICU EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ** STRONG NICU RNS - LEVEL 3 AND 4 ONLY** **BODY COOLING IS REQURED - MUST BE LISTED ON RESUME** For local candidates (under 50 miles)

Job Summary: The NICU Registered Nurse provides specialized high-acuity care to critically ill and premature newborns in a Level III IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role requires advanced neonatal clinical skills strong critical-thinking abilities and experience managing complex conditions including therapeutic hypothermia (body cooling). The RN collaborates with neonatologists respiratory therapists and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver safe evidence-based family-centered care. This is a 36-hour/week night shift (7 PM 7:30 AM) position with every other weekend required.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive nursing care to high-acuity neonates in a Level III or Level IV NICU.
Perform detailed neonatal assessments including monitoring respiratory status hemodynamics feeding tolerance and neurologic status.
Manage ventilators CPAP IV fluids drips umbilical lines and advanced neonatal support equipment.
Perform and monitor therapeutic hypothermia (body cooling) for eligible infants (required skill).
Respond promptly to neonatal emergencies including resuscitation and rapid clinical changes.
Administer medications and treatments based on neonatologist orders and neonatal protocols.
Document assessments and interventions accurately using EPIC (highly preferred).
Support family-centered care by educating and guiding parents throughout their infants NICU stay.
Maintain compliance with infection control standards neonatal safety practices and evidence-based guidelines.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes.
Provide care aligned with unit census of approximately 18 infants in a 21-bed NICU.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of NICU experience Required
Experience in Level III or Level IV NICU Required
Experience with neonatal therapeutic hypothermia (body cooling) Required and must be listed on resume
Minimum 2 years RN experience Required
Strong neonatal assessment and critical-care management skills
EPIC EMR experience highly preferred

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Required

License: Active New York State RN License Required

Deliver comprehensive nursing care to high-acuity neonates in a Level III or Level IV NICU.
Perform detailed neonatal assessments including monitoring respiratory status hemodynamics feeding tolerance and neurologic status.
Manage ventilators CPAP IV fluids drips umbilical lines and advanced neonatal support equipment.
Perform and monitor therapeutic hypothermia (body cooling) for eligible infants (required skill).
Respond promptly to neonatal emergencies including resuscitation and rapid clinical changes.
Administer medications and treatments based on neonatologist orders and neonatal protocols.
Document assessments and interventions accurately using EPIC (highly preferred).
Support family-centered care by educating and guiding parents throughout their infants NICU stay.
Maintain compliance with infection control standards neonatal safety practices and evidence-based guidelines.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes.
Provide care aligned with unit census of approximately 18 infants in a 21-bed NICU.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of NICU experience Required
Experience in Level III or Level IV NICU Required
Experience with neonatal therapeutic hypothermia (body cooling) Required and must be listed on resume
Minimum 2 years RN experience Required
Strong neonatal assessment and critical-care management skills
EPIC EMR experience highly preferred

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Certifications