RN Newborn Transition Nurse PT Nights

20,000 Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance available for eligible candidates

External candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years of RN experience to qualify for the Sign-On Bonus. Relocation assistance is available for candidates moving 50+ miles from their current residence.

Overview

MUST have 2 years of either Mom Baby or NICU newborn transition experience

Shift - FT / Nights | Three 12hr shifts per week with rotating weekends | 7p- 7a

The Baby Transition Nurse is responsible for providing immediate specialized care to newborns during the critical transition period after birth. Working closely with obstetric and neonatal teams, this nurse ensures safe stabilization of the infant, performs necessary assessments, and provides family-centered support during the first hours of life.

Key Responsibilities

Attend deliveries (vaginal and cesarean) to assume responsibility for newborn transition and stabilization.

Perform comprehensive newborn assessments, including Apgar scoring, vital signs, and initial physical examination.

Initiate thermoregulation measures, airway clearance, oxygenation, and circulation support as needed.

Provide skilled resuscitation in accordance with Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) guidelines if required.

Administer prescribed medications, immunizations, and prophylactic treatments (e.g., Vitamin K, erythromycin).

Support initiation of breastfeeding and parent–infant bonding immediately after birth.

Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, obstetric providers, and anesthesia teams to ensure optimal outcomes.

Recognize signs of neonatal distress and escalate care promptly, including transfer to NICU when indicated.

Document assessments, interventions, and education accurately in the medical record.

Educate and support parents in newborn care, feeding, and safe practices during the immediate postpartum period.

Qualifications

Education : Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program

Licensure : Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and / or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Experience : Minimum two years experience in normal newborn nursery care or NICU.

Certifications :

Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Other : Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making skills. Compassionate approach with emphasis on family-centered care.

Physical requirements / demands : Position requires individuals to push, pull, and / or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Registered Nurse Requirements

2 years of experience in Mother / Baby, Newborn Nursery Care, or NICU

Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program

License / Certification

RN – Registered Nurse

BLS – Basic Life Support (required within 30 days of hire)