Registered Nurse NICU
Location: Little Rock, AR
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 8/18/2026
Salary: $2520.00/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse – NICU
Location
Little Rock, AR
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Holidays required as needed
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Level III–IV NICU setting, managing a complex patient population including micro-premies (23 weeks), VLBW infants, chronic lung disease, surgical cases (NEC perforation, diaphragmatic hernia, spina bifida, cleft lip/palate, PDA ligations), and transfers from surrounding Level II NNICUs
- Operate and monitor advanced equipment including GE ventilators, Servo, HFOV, Jet Vent, IMV, ECMO, Nitric Oxide, Kangaroo Care, Omni beds, and Giraffe isolettes
- Maintain patient ratios of 1:1–3/4 based on acuity, with ancillary support from PCTs and collaboration with a dedicated multidisciplinary team including Advanced Practice providers, Respiratory Therapy, and Anesthesia
- Float within the ICU cluster (PICU and Burn ICU) as required; travelers are first to float
- Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR and Pyxis medication system
- Participate in 2–3 days of facility orientation and complete required specialty testing prior to independent practice
Required Qualifications
- Active Arkansas RN license or valid Compact RN license
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a Level III–IV NICU (Level 4 experience required and must be clearly documented)
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR (must be clearly noted on submission)
- Must test negative for nicotine
- Level 1 or Level 2 NICU experience will not be considered
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NCC Neonatal ICU RN (RNC-NIC) certification preferred
- Prior travel nursing assignment experience
- Familiarity with Pyxis medication management system
Why Join Us
- Work within a large, well-resourced NICU featuring 104 beds, 24/7 Neonatologist coverage, a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and a family-centered care model with robust support programs
- No on-call requirements and no self-scheduling burden, with scheduling managed by unit leadership
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