NICU Registered Nurse
Newark, NJ
The Judge Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

REQUIRED LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
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• Active NJ or Compact license is required at time of submission

• Required Certifications: BLS, NRP


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & CLINICAL SKILLS
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• Years of Experience Required: 2+ years

• NICU Level III; neurologic care for neonatal abstinence syndrome; care for neonates 29–34 weeks and >34 weeks

• Administer blood products; start/maintaining IVs; medication management: anti-seizure drugs; antibiotics/antivirals; steroids; neonatal dosage calculations; phlebotomy

• Cardiovascular monitoring with telemetry; Vents/intubated patients; respiratory support with HFNC; oxygen delivery systems; manage respiratory distress

• Breastfeeding support; colostomy/ileostomy care; enteral feedings; tube placement; Glucose monitoring; insulin administration; hyperbilirubinemia; phototherapy

• Developmental care; patient/family teaching; infection control; isolation precautions; sepsis workup


SCHEDULING DETAILS AND CHARTING
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• Charting: EPIC experience required, Crib Notes

• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend (Sat/Sun); may be altered as needed

• Holiday Requirement: Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays, per unit needs

• Accept First-Time Travelers: Yes

• Locals Accepted: Yes


UNIT DETAILS AND FLOATING
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• Ratios: 1:1-3; 1:4 in IMCU

• Unit Details: Will not attend high risk deliveries or be assigned level IV patients, ECMO or fresh post-ops.

• Scrubs: Navy Blue

• Floating: Must be confident in NBN, Peds and PICU (Confirm float/skillset with traveler) Will ensure appropriate patient assignment. Float depends on patient volume and acuity. Must float within skillset without exception. Ratios vary by census, acuity & staffing.