NICU RN Job in Dallas, TX

Opportunity:

RN - NICU

Job Details:

• Work three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:4 depending on patient acuity
• Unit is staffed with RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and Nurse Externs
• Work with equipment including nasal cannula, bubble CPAP, ventilators, oscillators, IV pumps, NIRS, warmers, and isolettes
• Document using CPN and Meditech systems
• Float policy requires contract staff to float before permanent staff to areas including PICU, Pediatrics, and CICU caring for patients under 2 years of age
• Minimum 1 year of Level III NICU experience required
• Experience with premature infants at 28 weeks gestation and above required
• Experience with patients under 27 weeks gestation preferred
• Must be proficient in management of central lines and respiratory management including intubated patients
• Experience with surgical patients, cardiac patients, trach infants, and broviacs preferred
• Procedures performed on unit include central line insertions, circumcisions, exploratory laps, gastroschisis reductions, and PDA ligations
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP
• Required dress code: Royal blue scrubs