RN - NICU - As Needed - Nightshift

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Meritus NICU is seeking skilled and compassionate nurses to provide exceptional care for premature and term newborns, including newborns transferred from higher-level centers. The unit cares for premature newborns as early as 32 weeks gestation and/or 1500 grams, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

The nurse provides specialized, life-saving neonatal care, including respiratory support, umbilical line care, IV and antibiotic therapy, glucose and fluid management, nutritional support, specimen collection, and advanced procedures. Nurses collaborate with speech and physical therapy teams and follow protocols for preventing and managing Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting required.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Maryland, or an eligible Nurse Multi-State Compact RN license with the required designation and documentation.
• Ability to apply professional nursing practice standards with compassion and empathy.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Prior NICU or Special Care Nursery experience strongly preferred.
• Specialty certification preferred; certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program™ is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ventilator care and respiratory support, including CPAP, oxyhood, and HFNC.
• Place and maintain umbilical lines.
• Administer IV therapy and antibiotics, and manage glucose and fluids.
• Manage TPN, lipids, gut priming, and enteral feeding.
• Collaborate with speech and physical therapy teams to support newborns.
• Follow protocols for the prevention and management of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).
• Collect specimens for central line, venous, and capillary needs.
• Perform lumbar punctures and manage hyperbilirubinemia using single, double, or triple phototherapy.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree