NICU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, VA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
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:

• Work 3x12 hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Level III NICU experience required with 2 years of experience minimum
• EPIC charting system experience required
• Weekend requirement: Either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract (two holidays during winter season)
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP
• Patient ratios: ICU 1:2, Intermediate 1:4
• Floating required within skillset
• Care for neonates including extreme prematurity (22+ weeks), respiratory distress, congenital anomalies, and various critical conditions
• Extensive clinical skills required including IV therapy, respiratory support, medication administration, and specialized neonatal procedures
• Experience with advanced equipment: High-Frequency Jet Ventilator, Oscillators, cooling blankets, various infusion pumps, and incubators
• Must be comfortable with umbilical catheter management, ventilator care, chest tube management, and therapeutic hypothermia
• 60-bed Level 3 NICU organized into 5 pods supporting both ICU and intermediate level care
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals within 100 miles not accepted (exceptions may apply for certain distances)

Facility:

This Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit provides advanced, compassionate care for premature and critically ill newborns. The facility features a 60-bed NICU with cutting-edge technology and family-centered amenities, including private bonding spaces and developmental follow-up programs. The expert team of neonatologists, nurses, and specialists is available 24/7, serving as the region's leading referral center for high-risk pregnancies. The unit combines expertise with empathy to deliver comprehensive neonatal care with state-of-the-art equipment and interdisciplinary support services.

Location:

Roanoke, VA

Roanoke offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, nestled in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains with excellent outdoor recreation opportunities and a vibrant downtown area. The city provides an affordable cost of living while maintaining proximity to major metropolitan areas, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.