NICU Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - NICU

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum 2 years of experience required as a Registered Nurse.
• Work primarily night shift.
• Experience in Level III NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit).
• Care for Surgical, ELBW (Extremely Low Birth Weight) babies, NAS (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome), and Preemies.
• Must be STABLE certified.
• Certifications required: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support).
• Floating required: must be able to float to Pediatrics, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), and Full Term Nursery.

Required Certifications & Competencies

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider Certification or equivalent
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• STABLE certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - if required by unit
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (if required by unit)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) - must pass within allowed attempts
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License Verification (Primary Source Verification required)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if required by unit)
• CHEMO, TNCC, EFM certifications if applicable (verify per unit)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to meet essential job functions.
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year of start.
• TB Questionnaire updated annually.
• Immunizations:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella (boosters if negative).
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination.
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (boosters if negative).
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• Fit Mask (Respirator Fit Test): Required for new contracts; testing done onsite.

Background & Documentation

• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Education verification and accreditation confirmation required.
• Employment application and work history verification for last 7 years (2 workplaces).
• Professional references required (2 within 2 years for travel acute care).
• Unit-specific skills checklist required.
• Facility-specific documents such as consent to release information, floating policy, time and attendance policy must be completed and signed prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be prepared to float between NICU, Pediatrics, PICU, and Full Term Nursery units.
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs may be required depending on unit assignment; must be completed or updated annually.
• EKG competency and pass/fail testing are time-sensitive and must be prioritized to avoid assignment cancellation.
• Candidate must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced NICU Registered Nurses comfortable with high-acuity neonatal care and flexible floating assignments.