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Registered Nurse – NICU (Night Shift)
Location: UConn John Dempsey Hospital – Farmington, CT
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: January 12, 2026
Shift: 12-hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36
Job Summary
UConn Health is seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week night-shift assignment in a Level III NICU. This unit provides care to high-acuity newborns in a 30-bed facility. Candidates must have at least 3 years of NICU experience and strong clinical competency in Level III neonatal care.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to neonates in a Level III NICU
- Manage assignments with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3
- Collaborate with physicians, neonatal specialists, and interdisciplinary team
- Complete documentation accurately using Epic (required)
- Follow infection control and hospital policies
- Work rotating every other weekend
- Participate in mandation blocks (up to 4 hours, if required)
Minimum Requirements
- Active RN license (state restrictions vary by agency)
- Minimum 3 years of NICU experience
- Experience in Level III NICU required
- BLS required
- RNC-NICU certification required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Prior travel experience preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts consistently
Facility Information
Facility: UConn John Dempsey Hospital
Address: 100 Hospital Drive, Farmington, CT 06030
Setting: Level III NICU, 30 beds
Dress Code:
- Scrubs (no required color)
- Shoes per infection control policy
- No rings while working
- No artificial nails (infection control policy)
- Hair/beard must follow hygiene protocols
Additional Details
- No call requirements
- No floating required
- Teaching experience not required
- Up to 10 submissions allowed per req
- Interview process: Hiring Manager Interview Services
Pay: $1,900.00 - $2,000.00 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,900 - $2,000