NICU RN
Salt Lake City, UT
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Unit Information

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Unit: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

• Number of Beds: 32
• Number of Staff: 46
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 (depending on acuity)
• Type of Equipment:
  • Alaris pumps
  • Medela milk warmers
  • Natus and GE phototherapy lights
  • GE Panda warmers/Giraffes
  • CareFusion Oscillator
  • Getinge (Servo) Ventilator
  • Fisher and Paykel Bubble CPAP
• EMR: Epic

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for premature and critically ill neonates.
• Manage patients requiring respiratory support, including CPAP and mechanical ventilation.
• Administer and monitor parenteral nutrition and IV medications.
• Perform neonatal assessments and recognize clinical deterioration.
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
• Manage umbilical venous and arterial catheter lines, as well as PICC lines.
• Coordinate discharge planning and caregiver education.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Minimum 2 years of recent Level 3 or greater NICU experience.
  • Experience caring for critically ill neonates, including those requiring respiratory support.
  • Competency in management of patients receiving various forms of respiratory support.
  • Experience with IV medications and neonatal drips.
  • Proficiency in neonatal assessment and stabilization.
  • Experience with Epic EMR.
• Preferred:
  • Experience in a Level IV NICU or regional referral NICU.
  • Caring for micro-preemies and extremely low birth weight infants.
  • Experience with high-frequency ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide.
  • Caring for infants post-PICC insertion and managing neonatal procedures.
  • Knowledge of therapeutic hypothermia protocols.

Best Personality Fit

• Team-oriented and collaborative.
• Calm and focused in high-acuity situations.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with families and healthcare providers.
• Compassionate, family-centered approach to care.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to assist others.

Required Certifications

• NRP
• BLS
• STABLE
• Current RN License

Dress Code

Hospital-laundered scrubs will be provided each shift.

Weekends

Rotating weekends (4 weekend shifts per month).