Registered Nurse - RN- NICU

About the role

We currently have a night shift, 13-week contract available with a great local hospital.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns in a high-acuity Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) during a 13-week contract assignment.
• Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments, continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation, respiratory status, and other clinical indicators, and promptly recognize and respond to changes in condition.
• Administer IV medications, antibiotics, fluids, blood products, and other prescribed therapies using weight-based dosing and neonatal-specific protocols while maintaining strict medication safety standards.
• Operate and monitor specialized neonatal equipment, including incubators, radiant warmers, ventilators, CPAP systems, cardiac and oxygen saturation monitors, infusion pumps, and other life-support equipment.
• Provide developmentally appropriate care to premature and critically ill infants, including thermoregulation, feeding support, positioning, skin care, and maintenance of a safe and supportive environment.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, lactation consultants, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Monitor and manage enteral and parenteral nutrition, feeding tubes, IV access, and fluid balance while closely observing for complications and changes in patient status.
• Provide education, emotional support, and compassionate communication to parents and families regarding their infant's condition, treatment plan, and ongoing care needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation, follow infection prevention and patient safety standards, and adhere to NICU policies and evidence-based neonatal care practices.
• Arrive on time and prepared for all scheduled shifts while maintaining professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail in a highly specialized clinical environment.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain required certifications, competencies, and documentation to remain in compliance with facility and professional standards.

Requirements

• Active RN or Compact license within the state of Indiana
• Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Certificate)
• 2 years of recent and related NICU experience, as required by the facility
• Must be able to work independently, yet together as part of a team
• Must be able to remain calm under pressure
• Active BLS, physical, TB test, and other medical compliance as required by the facility

Benefits

• Competitive Pay - $57/hr
• Flexible Schedule - work/life balance with guaranteed 36 hours, with weekend requirement
• Professional Growth - Online CEUs and specialized training
• Bonus Opportunities - Contract Completion / Referral