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

Registered Nurse - NICU (North Carolina, Charlotte)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care in a Level 3 or 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Patient population includes premature infants (as early as 22 weeks), surgical infants, and those with hypoxic injury
• Special procedures include Therapeutic Hypothermia, Nitric Oxide therapy, UAC/UVC lines, Broviac catheters, tracheostomies, gastrostomy tubes, and ostomies
• Equipment used: Tecotherm, BCPAP, Ram NC, Alaris IV pumps, Med Fusion feeding pumps, Servo ventilators, HFOV, Baby Leo, Giraffe incubators
• Unit systems: Pyxis medication system, EPIC electronic health records, SBAR communication, 4P staffing model
• Float requirement includes Pediatrics, PICU, and nursery care for infants up to 12 months
• Self-scheduling based on unit needs

Shift & Hours

• Night shift only: 18:45 to 07:15 (12-hour shifts)
• 36 hours per week (3 shifts per week)
• Patient-to-nurse ratios range from 1:2 to 1:4
• Weekend requirement: 3 Fridays, 3 Saturdays, and 3 Sundays within a 6-week period
• No call requirement

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with NICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Orientation & Dress Code

• 24 hours of unit orientation provided
• Scrubs: Navy blue or white

Time Off & Attendance

• Return to Office (RTO) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite
• Maximum of 7 days RTO allowed for auto-offer
• Call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation and Do Not Rehire (DNR) status

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (with exceptions for past positives)
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Physical exam and references required per travel agency standards
• Mandatory completion of facility-specific education and compliance training modules
• Photo ID for badge creation required immediately after signing contract (passport-style photo on white background)
• Proof of logging into facility’s learning management system (I-Learn) within 24 hours of account setup
• Medication Safety training certificate required prior to start
• Confidentiality agreement and hospital policies acknowledgment required

Patient Care & Unit Details

• Care for infants including premature and surgical cases with complex needs
• Use of advanced neonatal equipment and monitoring systems
• Exposure to specialized procedures such as therapeutic hypothermia and nitric oxide therapy

Additional Notes

• This position is strictly night shift with no call and specific weekend coverage requirements
• Candidates must be able to float to related pediatric units as needed
• Strict attendance and RTO policies to maintain assignment status

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