RN - NICU

The NICU Registered Nurse provides specialized, compassionate care to neonates requiring intermediate and special care services. This role involves comprehensive assessment, monitoring, and family-centered education for newborns with varying levels of acuity. The nurse ensures safe and effective delivery of care using advanced neonatal skills and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support optimal outcomes. This position is a 36-hour / week, night shift (3×12) role with every other weekend required, offered as an 8-week contract. Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to neonates in a Special Care Nursery / Level II NICU environment.
• Perform newborn assessments, monitor vital signs, manage oxygen therapy, feeding support, thermoregulation, and medication administration.
• Utilize the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to deliver high-quality neonatal care.
• Document patient care, progress, and interventions accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers.
• Provide education and emotional support to families regarding neonatal care, feeding, and discharge planning.
• Identify changes in patient condition and respond swiftly using sound clinical judgment.
• Assist in resolving variances from patient care goals and implement appropriate solutions.
• Maintain a safe and developmentally supportive environment for newborns.
• Participate in team collaboration, safety initiatives, and quality improvement efforts. Requirements
• Previous experience in neonatal nursing – Required
• Clinical knowledge and analytical ability to formulate and implement effective neonatal care plans
• Ability to perform a wide range of neonatal nursing procedures
• Strong communication skills for interacting with families and the healthcare team
• Ability to work night shifts, 3×12 hours, every other weekend Preferred : 2+ years of neonatal nursing experience Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) Certifications
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Required License : Current Michigan RN license (Michigan State Board of Nursing) – Required