NICU RN
Greenwich, CT
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

NICU RN (Travel/Contract)

Location: Greenwich, Connecticut Contract Length: 10 weeks (winter coverage) Start Date: Must start by 12/18/2026

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 07:30)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Works every 3rd weekend
• Floating required if needed for the department
• Local radius restrictions waived for the 10-week assignment
• No holiday RTO
• No more than 5 days RTO

Facility Details

• 186-bed facility
• Magnet and teaching hospital
• Charting in Epic
• Scrubs provided
• Free parking in any unrestricted space

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Connecticut
• Minimum 3 years of NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience, with NICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with NICU Level 3 patients
• Experience working with NICU Level 4 patients
• Experience working with neonate patients
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) certification
• Experience with arterial lines
• Experience with central line management
• Experience with umbilical line (UAC/UVC) management
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with IV vasopressors
• Experience with surfactants
• Experience with Epic

Other Listed Certifications

• ACLS (AHA or ARC only)
• PALS (AHA or ARC only)
• Check the unit description to confirm which certifications apply

Competencies and Exams

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam: 85% required on the NICU pharmacology portion, within 12 months of start
• Color blind test (online): 80% required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG exam: not required for NICU

Background and Verification

• 7-year criminal background check, within 12 months of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Verification of highest education level; diplomas are not accepted
• Foreign equivalency report and diploma required for internationally educated candidates
• Work history verification for the last 7 years
• Employment application with a 7-year work history and no gaps over 90 days
• References within 3 years of start: 2 professional references (travel)
• Driver's license or state ID matching legal name, on the first day
• Primary source verification of license and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• TB documentation (negative T-Spot or QGold within 6 months, or 2 PPDs within 12 months); TB questionnaire updated annually
• 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Measles, mumps, and rubella immunity (positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines)
• Hepatitis B immunity or series documentation
• Varicella immunity (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
• Flu vaccine or exemption required during flu season (09/01 to 03/31); declinations not allowed; deadline 12/01
• Respirator fit test within 12 months of start, updated annually (clean shaven for testing)
• Tdap is highly preferred for pediatric specialties, not required

Required Training and Attestations

• Medication dispensing system modules
• Baxter pump interoperability training
• CAUTI education training
• CLABSI prevention training
• Preventing pressure injury training
• Patient transportation with oxygen education
• Suicide risk and environmental assessment training
• Stroke education module (NIHSS module required before start)
• 21st Century Cures Act module
• eCart training module
• Chaperone policy training
• Fire safety module
• Patient bedside rounding module
• Ventricular assist device awareness module
• AME blood administration module (updated annually)
• New employee orientation module (copy due by end of day on start date)
• Language services training