Neonatal ICU RN
West Chester, PA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU

Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal ICU (Level 3 care)
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend or more if willing
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• On-Call: None; standby process may require availability to report within 1 hour if census decreases (not anticipated)

Unit Description

• 14 licensed beds (census currently higher)
• Care for babies 22+ weeks gestation
• No surgical patients
• Nurses may be reassigned to Pediatrics or Maternity units caring for babies if census decreases (unlikely)
• Multidisciplinary team includes physical therapists, nutritionists, speech therapists, and social workers

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 neonatal care including CPAP, ventilators, and UVC lines
• Support labor and delivery during deliveries as needed
• Deliver strong developmental care to neonates

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must have no pending compliance items; all credentialing and background checks must be completed prior to start

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Positive attitude
• Takes initiative
• Good work ethic
• Dependable and flexible
• Empathetic with strong clinical skills
• Accepts feedback well

Compliance and Screening Requirements

• Background check and employment verification
• Drug screening and medication testing
• Various health screenings and immunizations (e.g., TB, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap)
• License verification and competency exams
• Other mandatory trainings and certifications as required for clearance

Contract Length

• 8 weeks