Local Contract Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Richmond, VA
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

About the unit:

·       Number of Beds – 22 (can flex up with twins)

·       Type of equipment –  Giraffe isolettes, Medfusion 3500 syringe pumps, Baxter Sigma Spetrum infusion pumps, Servo-I ventilator, CareFusion SensorMedics Oscillator, Bunnell Jet Ventilator, GE BiliSpot Light, ArcticSun Hypothermia, GE Cardiac Monitor

·       EMR – Meditech

Must have:  candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

·       Previous Level III NICU Experience

·       Central Line Maintenance (PICC/UVC/UAC)

·       Intubated/Vented Patients

·       Bubble CPAP/NIPPV

·       Experience with Gestational Age as low as 23 weeks

·       IV Drips

Preferred or nice to have:  candidates with these skills will be considered first.

·       High Frequency JET/Oscillator Vent

·       Post-Op GTube

·       Delivery Experience (Not Required)

·       Admission/Discharge Experience

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):  

·       Assist with Circumcisions

·       NGT Placement

·       IV Start

·       Lab Draws (Heel Stick/Arterial Draw)

·       Medication Administration (IV/PO/SubQ)

·       ECG

·       Assist with UGI/Barium Enema/MRI/HUS/etc.

Best personality Fit:

·       Strong teamwork

·       Positive Attitude

·       Seeks Opportunities

·       Self-Starter

·       Patient and Family Oriented 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

·       BLS

·       NRP

Floating Area(s):

·       Mother-Infant Unit (Only Take Well Babies, No Moms)

·       Can Float to Pediatrics and PICU if Desired but Not Required