NICU Registered Nurse
Newark, New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

NICU Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide specialized nursing care in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for neonates, including those with neonatal abstinence syndrome and premature infants (29–34 weeks and >34 weeks gestation).

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• IV Certification

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience, including within the last year
• Experience with neurologic care for neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Skilled in care of neonates 29–34 weeks and >34 weeks gestation
• Experience with neonatal dosage calculations
• Phlebotomy experience
• Cardiovascular monitoring with telemetry experience
• Care for ventilated/intubated patients
• Respiratory support with High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) experience
• Experience managing respiratory distress
• Experience with enteral feedings and tube placement
• Management of hyperbilirubinemia
• Developmental care experience
• Experience with sepsis workup
• Experience with EPIC charting system

Staffing & Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1 to 1:3; 1:4 in Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
• No assignment to high-risk deliveries, Level IV patients, ECMO, or fresh post-operative patients
• Scrubs color: Navy Blue

Hospital Highlights

• 665-bed quaternary care teaching hospital with a Level IV NICU
• NICU includes 46 intensive care and 23 intermediate care bassinets
• Provides highest level neonatal care including ECMO therapy, advanced ventilation, nitric oxide treatment, and rapid genome sequencing
• Regional Perinatal Center supporting over 15 hospitals
• Staffed by 12 board-certified neonatologists and specialized teams available 24/7
• Affiliated with a medical school and participates in national neonatal care networks with survival rates above national benchmarks

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background & Screening

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug screen (10-panel urine) within 30 days of start
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Work history verification for at least 1 year prior to start (NJ state requirement)
• Two professional references within last 2 years (one managerial)

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 12 months confirming clearance to perform job functions and free of communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol (within 3 months of start)
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing for respirators (mandatory before start)
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if job tasks require glove use or respirator use
• Color vision testing if job tasks require color discrimination

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 72 hours of signing contract
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for telemetry and critical care units)
• IV Therapy/Infusion exam (required for all RNs except OR specialties)
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge with remediation policy
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment

Scheduling & Policies

• Call-off policy allows 1 shift off per 2 weeks
• Priority given to schedule requests submitted with proof before offer
• Floating assignments based on patient volume and acuity, must remain within skillset
• Locals accepted at same rate as travelers

Summary

This travel NICU RN position requires a minimum of 2 years NICU experience with specialized skills in Level III neonatal care. Candidates must hold an active NJ RN license and current BLS, NRP, and IV certifications. The role involves night shifts with every other weekend and holiday work requirements. The facility offers advanced neonatal care in a high-acuity teaching hospital setting with strong support and resources. Compliance with extensive health, background, and competency requirements is mandatory prior to start.

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