Registered Nurse - NICU
About The Position
Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel contract at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. The role provides care for critically ill neonates requiring Level III NICU care. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts per week, from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, for 36 hours per week. Estimated weekly pay is $2,086. The assignment includes IV therapy responsibilities such as administering blood and blood products, arterial line management, central-line blood draws and care, PICC-line care, starting and maintaining IVs, and UAC/UVC management. The nurse may float to Mother/Baby, Labor, or Pediatrics to care for appropriate patients. Weekend work is required every other weekend. Contract staff are expected to work on a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters. A mid-contract consolidation to a Centralized Office may occur, and staff may be preassigned to units as needed.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience.
- Experience caring for Level III NICU patients.
- BLS certification.
- NRP certification.
- Skills in developmental care, patient/family teaching, phlebotomy, thermoregulation, and family-centered care.
- Experience working in a private-room setting.
Nice To Haves
- Insulin administration experience.
- Gastroschisis/omphalocele management experience.
- Post-abdominal surgery care experience.
- High-frequency ventilation experience.
- Chest tube management experience.
- Meconium aspiration experience.
- Nitric oxide (iNO) experience.
- Epic documentation experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to critically ill neonates requiring Level III NICU care.
- Perform IV therapy, including administration of blood and blood products, arterial line management, central-line blood draws and care, PICC-line care, starting and maintaining IVs, and UAC/UVC management.
- Provide developmental care and patient and family teaching using a family-centered approach.
- Perform phlebotomy and support thermoregulation.
- Float to Mother/Baby, Labor, or Pediatrics to care for appropriate patients.
- Work every other weekend.
- Participate in a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and report to work during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters when required.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Referral program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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