What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN NICU New Grad ARRMC position at Asante?
Additional Position Details: Union position | FTE: 0.9 | Full Time | Variable Schedule Nights |
This position is posted specifically for a New Graduate Nurse to start either January 12, 2026 or March 9, 2026. New Graduates must have completed a minimum of 90 hours in a Level III NICU setting to qualify.External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance!
Position Summary
A Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver responsible and accountable for their practice for assigned patient(s). Utilizing the nursing process, the RN delivers superb health care in a compassionate manner, is committed to excellence and empowered to streamline and improve operations.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has the capacity for 32 patients. The Asante NICU is the regional Level III NICU specifically designed to provide comprehensive neonatal care using high technology equipment uniquely designed for premature and/or high acuity infants. The NICU treats premature neonates as early as 22-weeks gestation. The NICU is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department has bed space to provide care for up to 32 neonates. The NICU has six twin rooms and one triplet room.
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center nurse to neonate ratios are 2:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity. The NICU has a dedicated transport team that services Southern Oregon and surrounding areas. Average daily census is 20.
QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred
- Must graduate from a qualified Nursing Program within 6 months of start
License/Certification
- RN: Registered Nurse licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing required upon start
- BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start
- NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification jointly sponsored with the AHA must be obtained within 4 months of hire date
- RNC-NIC: Registered Nurse Certified - Neonatal Intensive Care, preferred
- CCRN-N: Critical Care Registered Nurse – Neonatal, preferred
Please note: Certifications acquired through online courses are not accepted.
Total Rewards Package
- Earn a competitive and progressive salary
- Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
- On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility
- Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
- Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
- Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans
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Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
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