Registered Nurse NICU

Job Title

• Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Location

• Charlotte, NC

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, 3 shifts per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients, including premature infants and surgical cases
• Monitor and manage ventilators, infusion pumps, and advanced medical equipment such as Tecotherm, BCPAP, and Servo Ventilators
• Administer medications and treatments like nitric oxide therapy, hypothermia protocols, and neonatal-specific procedures
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care plans and interventions
• Document patient progress accurately in electronic health records (EPIC) and follow hospital protocols
• Support patient and family education regarding NICU procedures and care

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Level 3 or Level 4 NICU (ICN) setting
• Current NC or Compact RN license, in hand at start date
• BLS and NRP certifications
• Ventilator management experience is required
• Ability to work independently and adapt to high-acuity neonatal care

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with infants as low as 22 weeks gestation
• Familiarity with advanced NICU procedures like therapeutic hypothermia, nitric oxide administration, and use of specialized equipment (e.g., Alaris IV pumps, Giraffe incubators)
• Previous travel nurse experience in NICU settings is a plus
• Flexibility to float within NICU and related units such as Peds/PICU and nursery

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare environment with a collaborative team dedicated to neonatal care
• Competitive shift schedule with night shifts and consistent hours for work-life balance