Neonatal ICU Charge Nurse
Monroe, LA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

{ "Job Title": [ "Charge Nurse - NICU" ], "Location": [ "Location: Not specified" ], "Shift": [ "3 x 12-hour shifts (schedule to be confirmed)" ], "Duration": [ "Duration: Not specified" ], "Job Description": [ "We are looking for a confident, experienced Charge Nurse to lead and support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team.", "In this role you'll combine hands-on neonatal nursing with shift leadership to ensure excellent, family-centered care and smooth unit operations." ], "Schedule & Details": [ "Typical schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week", "Specific shift start/end times and rotation will be confirmed with the hiring team", "May include weekend or holiday coverage based on unit staffing needs" ], "Responsibilities": [ "Provide direct, high-quality nursing care to critically ill neonates and support family-centered practice", "Act as the clinical leader on your shift—coordinate patient assignments, manage patient flow, and support staff", "Collaborate closely with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and the interdisciplinary team", "Perform neonatal assessments, administer medications and treatments per orders, and ensure accurate documentation", "Mentor and support bedside nurses, assist with onboarding and skills development, and offer constructive feedback", "Escalate clinical concerns appropriately and assist with unit-level decision making and resource allocation" ], "Requirements": [ "Current RN license (state or compact, as applicable)", "Established NICU clinical experience — the role requires demonstrated comfort and competency in neonatal critical care", "Previous leadership experience (charge nurse, preceptor, or similar clinical leadership role)", "Neonatal-specific certifications preferred (for example NRP or other neonatal resuscitation/life support certifications) and any unit-required competencies", "BLS and any additional life support certifications required by the facility", "Strong clinical judgment, clear communication skills, and the ability to lead a team under pressure" ], "Why Join Us?": [ "Lead a specialized NICU team and make a meaningful impact on newborn and family outcomes", "Opportunity to grow your leadership and clinical skills through mentorship and hands-on experience", "Supportive, collaborative clinical environment focused on patient safety and staff development", "Predictable scheduling with 3 x 12-hour shifts" ]}