RN Nicu

Location: Oshkosh WI 54904
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12-hour Nights (7p7a) 36 hrs/week
Type: Crisis Rate Contractor Onsite

Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh is a Level III Trauma Center with a Level II NICU serving neonates 32 weeks. The facility is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center features 72 licensed beds and requires COVID vaccination. Scrubs and parking are provided onsite.

• Level II NICU with 7 beds

• Patient population includes:

  • Neonates 32 weeks

  • No long-term vents (24 hrs only)

  • Feeder/growers

  • Jaundice

  • IV antibiotics

  • NAS infants (ESC model morphine weaning)

• Ratios: 1:23

• Support staff:

  • Shared CNA with L&D

  • 24/7 RT

  • Neonatologist on call 24/7

  • NNP onsite some days (moving to 24/7)

  • Centralized tele monitoring

The NICU RN will provide specialized nursing care for premature and high-risk neonates in a Level II setting. The ideal nurse brings 3 years of NICU experience with preference for Level III experience. Must be comfortable stabilizing neonates attending high-risk deliveries and coordinating care with NNPs neonatologists and the L&D team.

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to neonates 32 weeks in a Level II NICU.

• Manage neonates requiring short-term ventilation (<24 hrs) oxygen support IV antibiotics and phototherapy.

• Provide NAS care using Eat-Sleep-Console model and manage morphine titration/weaning.

• Attend C-sections and high-risk deliveries (twins VBAC complications).

• Perform neonatal stabilization and prepare for transfer when needed.

• Administer medications initiate/maintain IV lines and monitor vital signs & labs.

• Collaborate with neonatologists NNPs RT team and L&D staff.

• Document thoroughly using EPIC; utilize Alaris pumps and Pyxis medication systems.

• Float to postpartum as needed.

• Maintain infection control protocols and proper PPE use.

• Minimum 3 years NICU RN experience

• Level III NICU experience strongly preferred

• Experience with:

  • Vent management (short-term)

  • Neonatal lines

  • NAS care & ESC model

  • Delivery attendance

  • Stabilize-and-ship protocols

• BLS

• NRP

• STABLE (preferred not required)

• Interview: Required (SimpliFi Clinical)

• Floating: Postpartum as needed

• On-call: None

• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend

• Holidays: As needed

• Orientation: Minimum 1 shift to learn workflow

• Time Off: Up to 7 days approved