RN NICU

RN Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Location: Green Bay, WI 54311 Position: NICU RN - Crisis Rate | Contract Hours: 36 hrs/week Shift: 12-hr Night (7pm-7am or 3pm-3am) Interview Required: Yes Work Setting: NICU, with potential floating to Peds/Med-Surg as needed Position Summary The NICU RN provides specialized care to critically ill neonates, including micropreemies and ventilated infants. This role focuses on high-acuity newborn care in a Level III NICU and includes support for Peds/Med-Surg patients when needed. Core Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive neonatal care for Level III NICU patients including micropreemies, infants with respiratory distress, infections, NAS, and intubated/ventilated neonates. Assist with deliveries and stabilize newborns immediately post-birth. Administer and monitor oxygen therapy, CPAP, nitrous oxide therapy, chest tubes, and ventilator support. Conduct transport of NICU patients as required. Collaborate with neonatologists, NPs, charge nurses, and CNAs to ensure continuous patient care. Perform bedside and centralized telemetry monitoring; support lab draws via phlebotomy. Use EPIC, Alaris, and Pyxis systems for charting, medication administration, and IV pump management. Float to Peds/Med-Surg units as needed to care for NICU babies. Patient Types Micropreemies (no major surgeries) Infants with respiratory distress, NAS, infections Intubated and ventilated neonates Patient Ratios 1:1-3 depending on acuity and shift Required Certifications RN License (WI or Compact) BLS, NRP STABLE preferred Skills & Experience 1-2 years NICU experience (Level III preferred) Experience with O2 therapy, CPAP, intubation, ventilator management, chest tube care Delivery experience and neonatal stabilization skills Neonatal transport experience preferred Unit Support & Technology CNA ratio: 1:18 Bedside and nurses station telemetry 24/7 in-house neonatologist and NP coverage Charting: EPIC Medication/IV: Alaris, Pyxis Orientation & Floating General hospital orientation 1 shift unit-specific orientation Floating to Peds as needed Scheduling & Holidays Every other weekend rotation No call responsibilities Time-off approval up to 7 days