NICU RN
Gilbert, AZ
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our team in the Special Care Nursery (SCN). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of NICU experience, with Level 2 NICU experience required and Level 3 preferred.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Special Care Nursery (SCN)
• Number of Beds: 12 licensed SCN neonatal beds
• Average Deliveries: 325 births per month
• Average Census: 10 patients in the SCN
• Staffing Ratios: Typically 3:1, depending on acuity (occasionally 2:1)

Responsibilities

• Provide care for neonates 32 weeks gestational age and above.
• Manage patients on CPAP, High Flow, and Feeder Growers.
• Monitor and address common diagnoses such as R/S Sepsis and Hyperbilirubinemia.

Required Certifications

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• STABLE certification

Skills & Experience

Successful candidates will have:

• A minimum of 2 years of NICU experience, with Level 2 experience required and Level 3 preferred.
• Ability to start IVs; the nursing team is responsible for all IV placements.
• Collaboration with a certified neonatal PICC team for specialized needs.

Work Environment

• Shift Details: 12-hour shifts, primarily nights from 7 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Weekend Requirements: Available for 3 weekend shifts per month, with the possibility of working Fridays, Saturdays, and one Sunday.
• Holiday Requirements: Commitment to one major and one minor holiday per year.
• Floating Requirements: Willingness to float to sister facility when required.

Support Staff

• Presence of Nurse Aides and Patient Care Technicians (PCT) to assist with patient care.
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) and Pediatrician coverage available 24/7.

Charting System

Cerner electronic medical record system.

Location

Position available in a city in the state of interest.

Join our dedicated team in providing exceptional care to our smallest patients in the Special Care Nursery.