Registered Nurse NICU
Job Title:
Registered Nurse - NICU
Location:
Portland, OR
Schedule / Job Type:
Rotating shifts, full-time, contract
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialized nursing care to neonatal patients in a Level 3 or 4 NICU setting
- Serve as Charge Nurse, utilizing NICU Charge RN skills and expertise in delivery/resuscitation
- Float between units as needed based on patient and unit needs
- Participate in on-call standby rotations to ensure continuous patient care coverage
- Maintain appropriate patient ratios, typically 1:3, ensuring safety and quality care
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate and deliver optimal neonatal care
Required Qualifications:
- Valid RN license in Oregon or current state licensure
- Experience in Level 3 or 4 NICU environments
- NICU Charge RN and delivery/resuscitation experience preferred
- Ability to rotate shifts and float to different units as needed
- Reliable transportation to multiple facility locations
Preferred Experience / Skills:
- Experience working with Epic electronic health records system
- Ability to adapt to various hospital environments and float to different facilities
- Strong communication and teamwork skills in high-pressure settings
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to work in a reputable short-term acute care facility with a dedicated team
- Flexible shifts with the potential for ongoing assignments in multiple locations across the region
- Competitive pay rates with incentives for floating to specific facilities
Note:
- All hours logged as Charge will be paid at the applicable Charge pay bump rate
- Must have a vehicle for this assignment
- Floating to other units and facilities is common; optional hotels are provided for consecutive shifts at certain locations
- The facility comprises 418 beds and provides a diverse, dynamic environment for NICU professionals
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