NICU Registered Nurse
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Job Opportunity: NICU Registered Nurse

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in a Level 3 or 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) caring for infants including premature babies as early as 22 weeks gestation.
• Patient diagnoses include surgical infants, hypoxic injury, and other critical neonatal conditions.
• Special procedures and equipment used: Therapeutic Hypothermia, Nitric Oxide, UAC/UVC lines, Broviac catheters, tracheostomies, gastrostomy tubes, ostomies, Tecotherm, BCPAP, Ram NC, Alaris IV pumps, Med Fusion feeding pumps, Servo ventilators, HFOV, Baby Leo, and Giraffe incubators.
• Unit systems include Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR, and 4P.
• Float requirement includes Pediatrics, PICU, and nursery care for infants up to 12 months.

Schedule & Work Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per 6-week period (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, 18:45 to 07:15 (36 hours per week)
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:2 to 1:4
• Call requirement: None
• Self-scheduling based on unit needs
• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Navy blue or white

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with NICU experience within the last year
• Ventilator experience required
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
• Drug screening within 6 months of start (9-panel acceptable)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with exceptions for past positives)
• Required immunizations or titers: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Physical exam and health documents as per travel healthcare standards
• Education verification for highest degree earned (pending verification allowed for RNs with valid license)
• Competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency (must pass with 82% or higher)
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as required
• Color blindness testing within 1 year
• Various facility-specific compliance trainings and acknowledgments (e.g., confidentiality, medication safety, hospital policies)

Additional Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract (passport-style photo with specific guidelines)
• Candidates must complete a corporate ID setup and log into the learning system within 24 hours of receiving credentials to avoid delays
• Required to complete facility-specific orientation and annual compliance training
• Must adhere to facility policies including tobacco-free campus and bloodborne pathogens training

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity NICU environment with advanced neonatal care technologies and a supportive team.