Neonatal ICU (NICU) Registered Nurse in Monroe, NC

An opportunity is available for a skilled Registered Nurse to provide critical care in a high-acuity Pediatric ICU setting with a focus on NICU skills. This contract position is perfect for nurses comfortable in fast-paced environments looking to make an immediate impact in a reputable teaching hospital and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.

Location: Monroe, NC

Monroe offers a welcoming community with southern charm, close-knit neighborhoods, and easy access to larger metro areas. The city blends small-town warmth with modern amenities, making it an ideal place for professionals who value both career growth and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing care to pediatric patients with complex diagnoses, including respiratory and trauma cases, DKA, seizures, neurosurgical conditions, renal failure, orthopedic and surgical patients, transplants, and blood disorders.
• Manage critical care interventions such as vasoactive drip titration, invasive line maintenance (ART lines, CVP), ventilator and trach care, CRRT, and advanced monitoring devices including EPIC, Artic Sun, and Belmont Rapid Infuser.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including intensivists, residents, APPs, RTs, and resource nurses to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Perform bedside procedures, discharge planning, and maintain aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Float across units including Pediatric CVICU, NICU, Neonatal PCU, and general pediatrics as needed.
  
  

Qualifications And Desired Experience

• Minimum 2 years of high-acuity Pediatric ICU experience is required.
• Current RN licensure with BLS and PALS certifications.
• Competency with EPIC EMR and critical care equipment such as Alaris and Medfusion pumps, Camino device, EV-1000 Vigileo, and CRRT.
• Ability to maintain patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 2:1 depending on acuity.
• A strong team player who thrives in a culture emphasizing trust, accountability, respect, and compassionate diligence.
  
  

Schedule And Contract Details

• 26-week contract with potential consideration for a 48-hour per week guarantee.
• Schedule cycles rotate every 6 weeks with no call obligations for travelers.
• Flexible float opportunities across pediatric units to enhance skills and variety.
  
  

Additional Perks

• Free parking for staff.
• Supportive departmental orientation including 2 days of unit-specific training with NEO resources.
• Comprehensive in-house support including charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT teams, and intensivists available 24/7.
  
  

This position offers a meaningful chance to leverage advanced pediatric critical care skills in a collaborative, teaching hospital environment dedicated to excellent patient care. Nurses new to travel assignments will find supportive orientation and resources to succeed.

Apply today to embark on a challenging yet rewarding contract assignment focused on advancing pediatric critical care expertise in Monroe, NC.