Registered Nurse NICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Little Rock, AR | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level IV)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Holidays required as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a high-acuity neonatal patient population including micro-premies (23 weeks), VLBW infants, chronic lung disease, NEC perforation, diaphragmatic hernia, spina bifida, and post-surgical patients
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3/4 based on acuity in a 104-bed Level IV NICU environment
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment including GE ventilators, Servo, HFOV, Jet Vent, ECMO, Nitric Oxide, IMV, Omni beds, and Giraffe isolettes
• Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR and Pyxis medication system
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including 24/7 Neonatologists, Respiratory Therapy, Anesthesia, and Advanced Practice providers
• Float within the ICU cluster (PICU and Burn ICU) as required; travelers are first to float

Required Qualifications

• Active Arkansas RN license or valid Compact RN license required prior to offer
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU; Level I or Level II experience will not be considered
• EPIC EMR experience is required
• Must pass a facility fit test (no facial hair permitted unless for religious beliefs)
• Must test negative for nicotine
• Candidates should expect 2–3 days of orientation and specialty testing upon start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NCC Neonatal ICU RN (RNC-NIC) certification preferred
• Prior travel nursing assignment experience preferred
• Experience with ECMO, Nitric Oxide, HFOV, and advanced neonatal ventilator management
• Familiarity with Kangaroo Care practices and family-centered care models

Why Join Us

• Work within a large, well-resourced Level IV NICU supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, 24/7 Neonatologist coverage, and robust ancillary support including Respiratory Therapy and Anesthesia
• Join a facility with a strong family-centered care culture, including 24/7 family camera access, family support resources, and annual NICU reunions