Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Job Description:

• 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, bronClientulmonary 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.

Requirements:

• MUST have Level 3 -4 NICU experience & can do vents, oscillators, pressors, and micro preemies.
• STABLE, NRP, BLS - Required.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state/district - Required.
• NICU Experience - Required: 2 Years.

Additional Requirement:

• Must live 100 miles away.