TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified NICU RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!
# Job Opportunity – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse – North CarolinaStart Date:
November 30, 2026
Location:
Wilmington, North Carolina
Compensation:
Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule:
12-hour night shifts, 13-26 week assignments accepted. Every other weekend required. Patient ratios of 1:2-3. Float requirements include Mother/Baby, Labor and Delivery, and Pediatrics to care for appropriate patients.
Highlights:
- 45-bed Level III NICU featuring all private rooms with an average daily census of 41 patients
- Care for critically ill neonates from 22 weeks gestation to term, including prematurity, PPHN, therapeutic hypothermia, and surgical patients
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including 24/7 neonatologist on-call coverage, two neonatal nurse practitioners overnight, and in-house pediatric surgery
- Epic documentation system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocols
- 24-hour orientation program consisting of two 12-hour clinical shifts
- Access to IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, interpretation services, social services, and dedicated unit secretary support
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of registered nursing experience required
- Level III NICU experience required, including care of neonates less than 24-28 weeks and 29-34 weeks gestation
- Current BLS and NRP certifications required
- North Carolina or Compact state RN license (pending acceptable for submission)
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Proficiency in NICU III work settings with experience in cardiovascular monitoring, endocrine/metabolic management, gastrointestinal care, infectious disease protocols, IV therapy, neonatal medications, neurologic assessment, and respiratory support
- Competencies must include: dysrhythmia interpretation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, phototherapy, breastfeeding support, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding management (bottle/breast/gavage), isolation precautions, administration of blood products, arterial and central line management, PICC lines, IV starts, UAC/UVC management, antibiotic/antiviral administration, ventilator management, bubble CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, developmental care, phlebotomy, and thermoregulation
- Willingness to float to Mother/Baby, Labor and Delivery, and Pediatrics units as needed
- Ability to work Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments and report during catastrophic events or disasters
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience attending high-risk deliveries
- NICU IV and PICU experience
- Epic documentation system experience
- Skills in insulin administration, gastroschisis/omphalocele management, post-abdominal surgery care, seizure disorder management, therapeutic hypothermia protocols, APGAR scoring, high-frequency ventilation, chest tube management, meconium aspiration care, and nitric oxide (iNO) administration
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a dedicated team providing the highest level of neonatal care in a state-of-the-art, all-private-room environment. This Level III NICU offers comprehensive 24/7 physician and surgical support, allowing you to work with the most critically ill neonatal patients while developing advanced clinical skills. The family-centered care model, combined with robust interdisciplinary support services, creates an optimal environment for both patient outcomes and professional growth in neonatal nursing.