Registered Nurse NICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Little Rock, AR

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (12-Hour) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a high-acuity neonatal patient population including micro-premies (23 weeks), VLBW infants, and complex surgical and medical diagnoses such as NEC, diaphragmatic hernia, spina bifida, and chronic lung disease
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment including GE ventilators, Servo, HFOV, Jet Vent, ECMO, Nitric Oxide, and IMV; collaborate with Respiratory Therapy who manage ventilators
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3/4 based on acuity, with ancillary support from PCTs and advanced practice providers on the unit
• Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR and Pyxis medication system
• Float within the ICU cluster (PICU and Burn ICU) as required; travelers are first to float
• Adhere to facility dress code, scheduling requirements including every other weekend and holidays as needed, with no self-scheduling

Required Qualifications

• Active Arkansas RN license or valid Compact RN license
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU; Level I or Level II experience will not be considered
• Demonstrated proficiency with EPIC EMR (must be clearly documented on submission)
• Must pass facility fit test (no facial hair permitted unless for religious beliefs)
• Must test negative for nicotine
• Ability to complete 2–3 days of facility orientation and specialty testing upon start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NCC Neonatal ICU RN (RNC-NIC) certification preferred
• Prior travel nursing assignment experience preferred
• Familiarity with Kangaroo Care, Omni bed, and Giraffe isolette equipment

Why Join Us

• Work within a large, dedicated Level IV NICU supported by a multidisciplinary team including 24/7 Neonatologist coverage, Respiratory Therapy, and Anesthesia
• Join a facility with a strong family-centered care model, advanced equipment, and a collaborative ICU environment