Mediabistro logo
job logo

RN - Neonatal ICU

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company, Winston Salem, NC, United States


Job Details
Job Title:

NICU RN

Location:

Winston-Salem, NC

Duration:

13 Weeks

Shift Details:

12hr Night Shift (36 hours/week) - 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM | Every other weekend | No call | 75% Holiday requirement

Overview
The NICU Registered Nurse provides specialized care to critically ill and premature newborns in a fast-paced Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The RN will manage high-acuity patients, support families, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced neonatal care.

Facility Overview

885 adult beds | 196 pediatric beds

Level I Trauma Center

Academic Teaching Hospital

Chest Pain & Stroke Center

Department Overview

Level IV NICU

Average daily census: 71

Patient population: 23 weeks gestation to term infants

First-time travelers accepted

Manager interview required

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to critically ill neonates

Monitor and manage ventilated patients

Administer medications and blood products

Assist with and manage pre/post-surgical neonatal care

Perform neonatal assessments and interventions

Educate and support families on infant care

Collaborate with neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams

Document accurately in EMR

Gavage feeding

Patient Population & Procedures

Premature infants (23 weeks and above)

Surgical conditions including NEC, CDH, and other neonatal complications

High-acuity neonatal cases requiring intensive monitoring

Required Qualifications

Active RN License

BLS Certification - Required

NRP Certification - Required

Minimum 2 years NICU experience

Skills Required

Ventilator management

Central line management

Pre/post-surgical neonatal care

Tracheostomy and G-tube management

Breastfeeding and bottle feeding support

Gavage feeding

Blood transfusion administration

Neonatal IV/venous access skills

Department Support

Nursing Assistants (1:20 ratio)

2 Charge RNs per shift

Technology & Equipment

EMR: EPIC

Floating Requirements

General Pediatrics

PICU

Adolescent Pediatrics

Pediatric Hem/Onc

Orientation

NEO (New Employee Orientation)

2 days departmental orientation

Scheduling Details

Weekend rotation: Every other weekend (minimum)

Schedule cycle: Every 6 weeks

No on-call requirements

RTO subject to approval

Additional Information

Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Parking: Free

Note: This description excludes promotional content and focuses on role responsibilities, qualifications, and practical information relevant to the NICU RN position.

#J-18808-Ljbffr