NICU Registered Nurse
New Haven, Connecticut
Yale-New Haven Hospital

Registered Nurse (NICU) - New Haven, Connecticut

Employment Type: Per Diem
Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (1845-0715)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

NICU Registered Nurses are needed for night shifts. The role involves caring for neonates primarily > 34 weeks gestation, with some preferred experience in neonates < 24-28 weeks and 29-34 weeks.

Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years NICU experience
  • Level IV NICU experience required
• Licensure:

  • Active nursing license in Connecticut
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• References:

  • 2 clinical references, including at least 1 leadership reference from assignments within the last year
• Floating: Required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st time travelers accepted)
• Shift Commitment: Must be available and able to commit to 4 shifts per month
• Compliance: Must prioritize and meet all compliance deadlines before start date

Required Skills

• Care of neonates > 34 weeks
• Phototherapy
• Breastfeeding support and handling of breast milk
• Feedings (bottle, breast gavage)
• Placement and management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes
• Isolation precautions
• Central line/implanted line care
• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Administration of antibiotics/antivirals
• Neonatal dosage calculations
• Phlebotomy

Preferred Skills

• Experience with NICU Level III
• Care of neonates 29-34 weeks and < 24-28 weeks

Orientation

• 2-3 days orientation including:

  • Virtual orientation (Friday)
  • In-person orientation (Monday)
  • Epic training (Wednesday) with test-out option for experienced users

Systems & Equipment

• Charting system: Epic
• Medication system: Pyxis
• Scrubs color: Royal Blue

Health & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including sex offender registry
• Physical exam within the last 12 months
• Respiratory fit mask test (must list brand and size)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within the last year
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (proof of series or declination)
  • Varicella (immunity by history, titer, or immunization)
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (with some medical exemptions allowed, no religious exemptions)
• Compliance with COVID-19 booster deadlines as applicable

Additional Notes

• 1-year separation period required for previous permanent employees
• Medical/religious exemptions allowed for some requirements, but COVID-19 religious exemptions are not accepted
• Candidates must not be actively seeking other per diem or travel jobs that would interfere with shift commitment
• Shifts access granted only after successful clearance post-orientation

This position is ideal for NICU RNs with solid Level IV NICU experience looking for per diem night shifts in Connecticut. First-time travelers are welcome.