Registered Nurse (RN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Assignment Details

• Duration: 13 weeks

• Location: 2220 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30329

• Schedule: Nights, 3 x 12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)

• Weekend Schedule: Blocked Nights – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized, compassionate care for critically ill and premature newborns in a Level IV/Surgical NICU. The ideal candidate will have experience managing high-acuity neonatal patients and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and premature neonates in a Level IV NICU.

• Continuously assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, responding promptly to changes in clinical status.

• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and specialized neonatal treatments according to physician orders.

• Assist with pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative care for neonatal surgical patients.

• Operate and monitor advanced life-support equipment, including ventilators, CPAP, and high-frequency ventilation systems.

• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

• Educate and support parents and families regarding patient conditions, treatments, and discharge planning.

• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and patient safety standards.

• Float to other units as assigned based on staffing needs.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Recent Level IV/Surgical NICU experience required.

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required.

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Preferred.

• Must be willing to float to other units as needed.

• Must work at least one holiday if it falls during the contract.

Preferred Clinical Experience

Experience caring for neonates with:

• Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)

• Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)

• Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

• Tracheoesophageal Fistula/Esophageal Atresia (TEF/EA)

• Abdominal wall defects

• Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)

• Pulmonary Hypertension

• Pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative neonatal care

Facility Requirements

• Nicotine-Free Facility

  • Nicotine testing is required along with the pre-employment drug screen (no exceptions).

• Influenza vaccination is mandatory during flu season.

  • No medical or religious exemptions will be accepted.