Level II NICU Registered Nurse
Montclair, New Jersey
HackensackUMC at Mountainside

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (NICU RN - Level II NICU)

Location: Montclair, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (NICU Level II)
• Shift Options:

  • 3x12 hour shifts
  • 4x12 hour shifts (block schedule if needed)
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Documentation System: EPIC
• Scrubs Provided: Blue scrubs provided
• Travel Radius: 50 miles
• Unit Accepts: First-time travelers

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1.5 years as a Registered Nurse in NICU
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – as applicable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) – as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – as applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – as applicable

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online version accepted)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Core Parts I, II, III (for subcontractors; annual completion required)

Licensure & Verification

• Primary source online verification of state license required
• NURSYS verification required for RN license
• Education verification required (highest level of education)

Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required upon hire
• HHS/OIG check required upon hire
• Fingerprinting (time sensitive for certain states; not applicable here)
• Work history verification for 7 years (NJ requires minimum 1 year verified with no gaps over 30 days)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year
• TB questionnaire within 90 days of start (if positive TB test)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required; boosters if negative/equivocal
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required (dose 1 and fully vaccinated)

Additional Notes

• References: Not required for clearance but 2 professional references recommended for travel/allied/per diem acute care roles
• Complete application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually

This position offers a supportive environment for first-time travel nurses with a focus on NICU care, requiring essential certifications and compliance with health and safety standards.