Registered Nurse - NICU

Job Overview

Title : Registered Nurse NICU (Level III / IV)

Department : NICU Charge

Type : Travel Contract 13 Weeks

Schedule :

Night Shift : 3x12 (19 : 00 07 : 00)

Day Shift : 3x12 (07 : 00 19 : 00)

Rotating every 2 4 weeks per schedule period (manager ensures safe turnaround time)

Start Date : 12 / 08 / 2025

Job Description Summary :

The NICU Registered Nurse provides specialized care to critically ill neonates in a Level III or Level IV NICU. This role requires at least 2 years of NICU experience and neonatal ICU competencies across gestational ages from

Responsibilities :

Provide comprehensive NICU care for premature and critically ill infants (Level III / IV), including

34 weeks gestation.

Manage ventilator-dependent neonates on AC / PC / SIMV / CPAP / BiPAP / PEEP, HFNC, and Bubble CPAP.

Administer neonatal medications including antibiotics / antivirals, steroids, surfactants, vasopressors, and perform neonatal dosage calculations.

Perform APGAR scoring, support high-risk deliveries, and provide developmental and family-centered care.

Manage UACs, UVCs, arterial lines, central line draws, NG / NJ tubes, gavage / breast / bottle feeding, and phototherapy.

Monitor neonatal glucose, bilirubin levels, thermoregulation, and NAS scoring / interventions.

Interpret and manage neonatal dysrhythmias and cardiovascular instability.

Perform wound care, isolation precautions, and infection prevention activities.

Accurately chart patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic .

Float to other NICUs and compatible units across multiple Providence facilities depending on patient census and staffing.

Participate in on-call standby when not needed on unit.

Work rotating weekends according to unit scheduling.

Key Requirements :

Minimum 2 years of Level III or IV NICU RN experience.

No charge experience required despite the "Charge" unit title.

Epic charting required.

Must float to multiple Providence locations (Milwaukie, Newberg, Portland, Hood River, Willamette Falls, Seaside, Saint Vincent).

Must have a vehicle for floating between facilities.

Required ratios : 1 : 3 .

Travel experience not required , but if candidate has less than 5 years of experience, travel experience is highly preferred.

Weekends required (rotating).

On-call standby required when not needed on unit.

Block scheduling not guaranteed.

Pending license not accepted .

48-hour schedules not approved .

RTO must be included at submission.

Seaside floating incentive : +TBD / hr plus mileage reimbursement; hotel offered if floating consecutive shifts.

Qualifications Education :

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (ASN, ADN, BSN).

Additional neonatal or critical care coursework preferred.

Experience :

Minimum 2 years recent Level III or Level IV NICU experience.

Experience managing :

Micro-preemies (

High-risk deliveries

Ventilator-dependent neonates

Neonatal central lines (UAC / UVC)

Neonatal emergencies (apnea, RDS, hemodynamic instability)

Experience floating within a health system preferred.

License :

Active RN License Required (no pending licenses).

BLS Required

NRP Required

Skills : Neonatal Medications & Emergencies

Antibiotics / antivirals

Surfactants

Neonatal dosage calculations

IV vasopressors

Steroids

Neonatal Procedures & Lines

UAC / UVC

Arterial line management

Central line blood draws

Implanted line care

Respiratory Support

Ventilator management : AC / PC / SIMV / CPAP / BiPAP / PEEP

Bubble CPAP

HFNC

Respiratory distress syndrome management

Gastrointestinal / Feeding

Breastfeeding support

Handling of expressed breast milk

Gavage feeding

NG / NJ / oral tube placement and management

Endocrine / Metabolic

Glucose monitoring

Hyperbilirubinemia management

Phototherapy

Neurological

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

NAS scoring and intervention

Professional Skills

APGAR scoring

Phlebotomy

Thermoregulation

Developmental family-centered care

Isolation precautions

Epic charting

Work Settings

NICU Level II

NICU Level III

NICU Level IV

High-risk deliveries

Additional

Charge Nurse capability (no prior charge experience required)

ATD Technology, LLC is a certified minority woman owned business that creates opportunities to match qualified individuals with client programs while meeting all parties' financial and technical goals. ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract, Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing solutions. We serve Fortune 1000, mid cap and small cap companies in the Commercial, Public and Government sectors.