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 (Level IV facility 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 cares for neonates 29-34 weeks and greater than 34 weeks gestation in a 21-bed NICU and 16-bed SCN
* Will not attend high-risk deliveries
* Must float within skillset to Newborn, Pediatrics, 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, arterial line management, central/implanted line care, IV starts and maintenance, UAC/UVC
* Medication skills required: anti-seizure medications, antibiotics/antivirals, IV vasopressors, neonatal dose calculations, steroids, surfactants, and insulin
* GI/nutrition skills required: breastfeeding support, breast milk handling, bottle/breast/gavage feedings, NEC management, and oral/NG/NJ tube placement
* Respiratory skills required: Bubble CPAP, HFNC, chest tube management, meconium aspiration, oxygen delivery systems, RDS, ETT/NT suctioning, Vapotherm, and ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BiPAP/PEEP)
* Preferred skills: charge experience, jet vents, oscillators, ECMO, UAC, CritiCool body cooling, and neonates received via transport
* First-time travelers accepted
* Local candidates accepted

Facility:

This facility is a large 628-bed academic medical center that includes a children's hospital. The 37-bed Level IV NICU 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 and is supported by an interdisciplinary team including physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.

Location:

New Brunswick, NJ

New Brunswick is a vibrant city located in the heart of New Jersey, offering a rich cultural scene, diverse dining options, and easy access to both New York City and Philadelphia. The area combines urban amenities with a welcoming community atmosphere, making it an excellent destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and an engaging lifestyle.

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.