NICU Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – NICU (Pediatrics)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Pediatric Registered Nurse position in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting
• Alternating day and night shifts, 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
• Patient population includes neonates, infants, and pediatrics with diagnoses such as prematurity, apnea of prematurity (AOP), retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), bronchopulmonary dysplasia/chronic lung disease (BLD/CLD), cardiac defects, feeding issues, neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), and iatrogenic NAS
• Patient ratio typically 1:3, up to 1:4 with lower acuity patients
• Experience with tracheostomy/ventilator care, PICCs/central lines, and TPN/IL required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience working with pediatric patients, including tracheostomy and ventilator care
• Pediatric nursing experience

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Alternating day (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and night (7:30 PM – 7:30 AM) shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Floating within specialty or sister units as needed
• On-call not required

Patient Care & Equipment

• Care for patients requiring specialized equipment such as tracheostomies, ventilators, PICCs/central lines, and total parenteral nutrition/infusion lines
• Scrubs of any color or print allowed

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check: 7-year criminal history within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for pediatric units)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination proof
  • Hepatitis B: Series and positive titer required (declination accepted only if titer is positive)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination proof
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start

Additional Certifications (As Applicable)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Chemotherapy certification
• STABLE certification

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style with solid white/beige background)
• Signed job description and confidentiality agreement prior to start
• Completion of badge/security ID application within 72 hours of contract signing
• Completion of dress code review prior to start
• Latex allergy questionnaire completion required
• Epic Portfolio Training Test Out form may be required depending on prior Epic experience

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric critical care environment with a supportive team and a structured schedule. It is suitable for RNs with pediatric experience looking for a travel contract in Maryland.