Registered Nurse NICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Charlotte, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | 36 Hours per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to NICU patients including premature infants (as early as 22 weeks gestational age) and surgical infants with complex diagnoses such as hypoxic injury.
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Servo Vents, HFOV, BCPAP, Ram NC, Tecotherm, Baby Leo, Giraffe, and Alaris IV pumps.
• Perform and assist with special procedures including Therapeutic Hypothermia, Nitric Oxide therapy, UAC/UVC line management, Broviac, Trachs, GTT, and Ostomy care.
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC, Pyxis, and SBAR communication frameworks.
• Adhere to a self-scheduling model based on unit needs, including required weekend rotations (3 Fridays, 3 Saturdays, and 3 Sundays per 6-week period).
• Float as needed to Peds, PICU, or Nursery settings caring for infants up to and including 12 months of age.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Level 3 or Level 4 Intensive Care Nursery (ICN/NICU).
• Active RN license in NC or a Compact state.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical ventilation in a neonatal setting.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with Med Fusion feeding pumps and PCL management.
• Prior experience with EPIC electronic health records system.
• Comfort with high-acuity neonatal patient ratios (1:2–4).

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity for RNs looking to begin their travel nursing career in a specialized NICU setting.
• No on-call requirement, offering a more predictable and manageable schedule within a high-acuity, rewarding clinical environment.