NICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - NICU

Job Details:

• 13-week assignment working night shifts
• Patient ratio: 2:1 during days, 2-3:1 during nights and weekends
• Required to work 3 weekends out of every 6-week scheduling period
• Every other holiday coverage required
• 36 hours of orientation provided
• Must have 2 years of nursing experience
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certificate (can submit pending but must obtain before start)
• Epic charting system experience required
• VA license can be pending at submission but must be in-hand by Wednesday before start date
• BSN preferred
• Nursys verification required for submittal
• Must float to PICU, Peds, Postpartum, and L&D (baby catcher) as needed
• Full-time Level III NICU experience required; Level IV highly preferred
• Must have strong experience with high frequency ventilators, conventional ventilators, iNO, trachs, NIPPV/NIMV, CPAP/BiPAP, IV fluid management, hemodynamic support, post-op care, whole body cooling, and various NICU procedures
• Care for neonates and infants with conditions including extreme prematurity, cardiac anomalies, neurologic conditions, and various other complex diagnoses
• Maximum 40 hours of approved time off per contract; no time off approved during first two weeks of assignment
• Flu vaccine required with no exemptions
• References required

Facility:

This major academic medical center operates a 54-bed Level III/IV NICU that provides comprehensive care for the most critically ill neonates and infants. The facility features advanced equipment including ECMO, Arctic Sun cooling systems, and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation capabilities. The unit maintains interdisciplinary support services including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and social services to ensure comprehensive patient care. The facility admits all infant cardiac patients and provides post-operative care before transferring patients to PICU as needed.

Location:

Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville offers a perfect blend of academic culture and natural beauty, home to the University of Virginia and surrounded by the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. The area provides excellent recreational opportunities, historic attractions, and a vibrant downtown scene, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career advancement and quality of life.