Registered Nurse NICU

Location: Washington, DC
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 7/10/2026
Salary: $2142.00/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights

Job Details

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Washington, DC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (3x12 Hours, 19:30–08:00) | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in a NICU setting with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2–3
  • Work night shifts on a self-scheduling basis within an electronically managed schedule approved by the unit manager
  • Float to Post Partum and potentially to affiliate hospital units as needed
  • Document patient care and clinical information using Cerner electronic health records
  • Participate in every-other-weekend scheduling as required

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN state license required at time of submission
  • Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
  • Current BLS certification required
  • Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
  • Two supervisor references required

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Experience working in a Trauma Level 1 or teaching hospital environment
  • Familiarity with Cerner charting system
  • Experience floating to Post Partum or similar units

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Trauma Level 1 teaching hospital environment with a dynamic NICU team
  • Accessible location with multiple public transportation options and on-site parking availability

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