Job Opportunity – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN – Virginia
Start Date: August 17, 2026
Location: Salem, Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; shift begins with huddle at 6:45am
Highlights:
- Newly opened NICU (opened November 2023) with state-of-the-art equipment including GE 650 monitors, Medela breast pumps, syringe and IV pumps, and bili-lights
- 6-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:2-3 for focused, high-quality care
- Documentation systems include Meditech and Centricity Perinatal
- Fantastic collaboration with experienced neonatology team
- Hospital-provided scrubs for convenience and uniformity
- Block scheduling available for flexibility
Requirements:
- Active RN licensure in Virginia (or compact state)
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- Demonstrated IV insertion skills in preterm or term infants
- Ability to work independently with strong assessment skills and knowledge of declining health symptoms in preterm infants
- Breastfeeding support experience and strong communication skills preferred
- Advanced skills desired: experience caring for and stabilizing critically ill infants requiring ventilator support, CPAP, UVC placement, surfactant administration, needle decompression, and administration of TPN and lipids
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new NICU equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a collaborative team of dedicated neonatal specialists. You'll perform critical procedures including newborn resuscitation, intubation, umbilical line placement, and more, while making a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable patients and their families. With flexible block scheduling options and a supportive team environment focused on AIDET principles, this role offers both professional growth and work-life balance.