NICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Pluto Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Key Responsibilities:
• Patient Care: Provide specialized care to neonates, including those < 24-28 weeks, with a focus on respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and infectious disease management.
• Medication Administration: Use Pyxis medication system to administer IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids.
• Documentation: EPIC system
• Communication: Implement SBAR communication method to ensure effective interaction with healthcare providers and families.
• Special Procedures: Perform and manage procedures including arterial line management, central line care, and neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions.
• Respiratory Management: Oversee ventilator settings and adjustments (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP).

Required Certifications:
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Skills and Experience:
• Experience in NICU Level III and Level IV settings.
• Competency in cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
• Proficient in gastrointestinal feeding methods and management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes.
• Expertise in infection control measures and IV therapy, including umbilical artery and vein catheter management.