NICU Registered Nurse
Charlotte, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - NICU

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with NICU specialty for a Level 3 or 4 Intensive Care Nursery (ICN). This is a travel contract position with a 13-week duration.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Work Details

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15), 36 hours per week.
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 2-4 patients.
• Call Requirement: No call.
• Float Requirement: May float to Pediatrics, PICU, or nursery caring for infants up to 12 months.
• Weekend Requirement: 3 Fridays, 3 Saturdays, and 3 Sundays over a 6-week period.
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling based on unit needs.
• Orientation: 24 hours of unit orientation provided.
• Dress Code: Navy blue or white scrubs.

Patient Population & Procedures

• Patient Diagnoses: Premature infants (as early as 22 weeks gestation), surgical infants, hypoxic injury cases.
• Special Procedures: Therapeutic hypothermia, nitric oxide therapy, umbilical arterial/venous catheters (UAC/UVC), Broviac lines, tracheostomies, gastrostomy tubes (GTT), ostomies.
• Equipment: Tecotherm, BCPAP, Ram NC, Alaris IV pumps, Med Fusion feeding pumps, Servo ventilators, High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), Baby Leo, Giraffe incubators.
• Unit Systems: Pyxis medication system, EPIC electronic health records, SBAR communication, 4P system.

Important Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) Policy: No RTO allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required after signing contract (specific guidelines apply).
• Compliance: Must complete required background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific training prior to start.
• Flu Vaccination: Vaccine or approved exemption required during flu season.
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start required.

Summary

This NICU Registered Nurse travel contract requires a minimum of 3 years NICU experience at a Level 3 or 4 unit, ventilator skills, and current BLS and NRP certifications. The position offers 12-hour night shifts with no call and includes care for critically ill neonates with complex needs. First-time travelers are welcome. Orientation and self-scheduling are provided. Compliance with all health, background, and facility-specific requirements is mandatory.