Open Position: RN - NICU

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2715.56

Opportunity:

RN - NICU

Job Details:

* Active NJ or Compact nursing license required at time of submission
* Required certifications: BLS, NRP; PALS preferred
* 2+ years of current Level III NICU experience required (facility is Level IV but accepts Level III experience)
* EPIC charting experience required
* Every other weekend requirement (Saturday and Sunday)
* Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs
* Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
* Patient ratios: 1:2 NICU; 1:3-4 SCN
* Unit serves neonates 29-34 weeks and greater than 34 weeks gestation; 21-bed NICU and 16-bed SCN
* Will not attend high-risk deliveries
* Must float within skillset to Newborn, Peds, and PICU for appropriate assignments
* General NICU care skills required: developmental care, patient/family teaching, phlebotomy, thermoregulation, blood glucose monitoring, phototherapy, isolation/PPE, and sepsis workup
* Lines/blood skills required: administration of blood and blood products, A-line management, central/implanted line care, IV starts/maintenance, UAC/UVC
* Medication experience required: anti-seizure, antibiotics/antivirals, IV vasopressors, neonatal dose calculations, steroids, surfactants, and insulin
* GI/nutrition experience required: breastfeeding support, breast milk handling, bottle/breast/gavage feedings, NEC, and oral/NG/NJ tube placement
* Respiratory experience required: Bubble CPAP, HFNC, chest tubes, meconium aspiration, oxygen delivery systems, RDS, ETT/NT suctioning, Vapotherm, and vent management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BiPAP/PEEP)
* Preferred skills: charge experience, jet vents, oscillators, ECMO, UAC, CritiCool body cooling, and neonates received via transport
* Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and rapid response teams

Facility:

This facility is a large 628-bed academic medical center that includes a children's hospital. The NICU is a 37-bed Level IV unit that includes a Special Care Nursery and provides care for critically ill neonates requiring advanced respiratory support, high-frequency ventilation, ECMO, therapeutic hypothermia, invasive monitoring, and complex medical and surgical interventions. The facility is part of New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system.

Location:

New Brunswick, NJ

New Brunswick is a vibrant city centrally located in New Jersey, offering easy access to both New York City and Philadelphia, making it an excellent hub for those who enjoy urban culture, dining, and entertainment. The area is home to a thriving arts scene, diverse cuisine, and a strong sense of community, providing a well-rounded lifestyle for healthcare professionals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.