NICU RN - Huntersville, NC

Seeking an experienced RN with a strong background in high-acuity Neonatal Intensive Care to provide exceptional care in a 24-bed unit at a renowned teaching hospital. This facility is a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, Chest Pain Center, and Certified Stroke Center, offering vital resources and interdisciplinary support for patients and staff. This opportunity is a 26-week contract, with possible consideration of a 48-hour per week guarantee.

Schedule/Hours:

• 26-week contract
• Schedule cycle every 6 weeks
• No on-call required for travelers
• Flexibility to float to Pediatric CVICU, NICU, Neonatal PCU, and General Pediatrics as needed

Desired Qualifications:

• Active RN license with BLS and PALS certifications
• Minimum of 2 years’ recent, high-acuity Pediatric ICU experience; must be confident in fast-paced environments
• Comfortable with complex patient types including respiratory, trauma, neurosurgical, transplants, renal failure, and blood disorders
• EPIC EMR proficiency
• Experience with Artic Sun, EVDs, Camino, CRRT, Belmont Rapid Infuser, and advanced critical care equipment
• Strong competence in critical care skills: vasoactive drip titration, invasive line management (ART lines/CVP), sterile technique, ventilators, feeding tubes, chest tubes, PCAs, sedation/analgesia, and discharge planning
• Ambitious candidates: First-time travelers are welcome!

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver critical nursing care to seriously ill neonatal patients
• Maintain patient safety through appropriate ratios varying by acuity
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team including physicians, RTs, CNAs, and pharmacists
• Adapt to floating assignments as needed
• Contribute to a culture of trust, teamwork, accountability, and compassionate care

Perks:

• Free parking
• Supportive team environment with 24/7 resources (charge nurse, Intensivist, RT, residents, phlebotomy, IV/VAT, APP)
• Comprehensive orientation (NEO and departmental)

Be part of a highly respected unit known for teamwork and clinical excellence. Apply today to advance your NICU career in a dynamic, supportive teaching hospital environment!