Registered Nurse NICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Charlotte, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | Expected 36 hours/week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to NICU patients including premature infants (as early as 22 weeks gestational age), surgical infants, and infants with hypoxic injury
• Perform and assist with special procedures including Therapeutic Hypothermia, Nitric Oxide therapy, UAC/UVC line care, Broviac care, Trachs, GTTs, and Ostomy care
• Operate specialized equipment such as Tecotherm, BCPAP, Ram NC, Servo Vents, HFOV, Baby Leo, Giraffe, Alaris IV pumps, and Med Fusion for feedings
• Document patient care using Epic, Pyxis, SBAR, and 4P systems
• Float as needed to Peds, PICU, or Nursery caring for infants up to and including 12 months of age
• Participate in self-scheduling per unit needs, including an expected weekend commitment of 3 Fridays, 3 Saturdays, and 3 Sundays per 6-week period

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of NICU experience in a Level 3 or Level 4 ICN required
• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state (pending licensure considered for submittal)
• BLS certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Ventilator experience required
• Must be open to floating within or near the facility per job description
• Local candidates are welcome; a lower rate applies for candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with high-acuity NICU procedures such as Therapeutic Hypothermia and Nitric Oxide therapy
• Familiarity with Epic EMR and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience with HFOV and Servo ventilators in a neonatal setting
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Contracts available from 13 weeks and beyond, offering an extended placement opportunity through early 2027
• No on-call requirement, with self-scheduling flexibility based on unit needs