NICU Registered Nurse
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota - Minneapolis

Job Opportunity: NICU Registered Nurse

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Provide care for infants requiring assisted ventilation including:

  • High frequency ventilators (JET and Oscillator)
  • Conventional ventilators
  • Non-invasive methods (bubble CPAP, RAM cannula, HFNC)
• Care for pre and post-operative critically ill newborns, including those with tracheostomies
• Care for pre-term infants including extremely low birth weight (ELBW) population
• Strong knowledge of developmental care
• Floating between NICUs, Special Care Nursery (SCN), and Infant Care Center (ICC)
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (7a-7p and 7p-7a), day and night shifts available
• Weekends: Every other weekend

Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years NICU nursing experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (must have prior travel experience)
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Preferred: Minnesota RN license

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
• State RN license verification required
• NURSYS verification required for RN

Background & Health Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year prior to start, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • 7-year county and nationwide criminal search
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • FACIS level 3
  • Education verification (minimum HS diploma or equivalent; Associate degree or higher must specify field of study)
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint clearance required before start (candidates must complete MN DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after signing contract)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start (must state “may work without restrictions”)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella immunity documentation or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination form
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination form (mask required if declined)
• Drug testing within 1 year prior to start (9 panel minimum)

Additional Information

• Uniform: Royal blue scrubs
• Floating between units expected, with efforts to keep in one location per shift
• Secondary location: St. Paul, MN (pre-scheduling possible due to needs)

This position is ideal for NICU RNs with strong neonatal critical care skills and prior travel experience looking for a 16-week travel assignment in Minnesota.