Newborn Nursery RN
Wilson, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Newborn Nursery

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

Job Overview

• Work on the 2nd floor in a unit specializing in Labor & Delivery (L/D), OB/GYN with simple med/surg overflow
• Unit includes 6 L/D beds plus 1 triage/rooming, and 12 postpartum (PP) beds
• Patient ratios: L/D per AWHONN standards; PP typically 3-4:1, max 6:1
• Shift options:

  • L/D: 7pm–7am (night shift), 2 positions available
  • OB: 7am–7pm (day shift), 1 position available
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Weekend hours: rotating every other weekend
• Minimal call requirements
• Float requirements: L/D nurses may float only to sit or task for low census; PP nurses rotate for low census

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Nursery experience, including experience within the last year
• Labor and Delivery experience
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Unit & Patient Population

• Patient population includes OB, postpartum, GYN, and med/surg overflow (e.g., hips, knees)
• Equipment used: GE Centricity and Meditech EHR systems

Work Environment & Culture

• Team-oriented environment
• Dress code:

  • L/D staff wear hospital-supplied scrubs
  • PP/GYN staff may wear any professional scrub attire

Additional Information

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly with upcoming start dates available
• Facility is a Joint Commission Accredited hospital with 294 beds
• Located 45 miles east of Raleigh, NC, near major universities and the coast
• Minimal call requirements and rotating weekends provide work-life balance

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.