Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) – Kansas
Start Date: June 30, 2026
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM; seasonal travel assignment
Highlights:
- 84-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit providing advanced care to critically ill neonates
- Patient ratios: 2:1 NICU, 3:1 Nursery/Specialty Care Unit
- Work alongside a robust multidisciplinary team including Charge Nurses, Clinical Nurse Coordinators, RNs, Respiratory Therapists, and Unit Secretaries (160 staff members)
- Exposure to advanced procedures including whole body cooling, surgical cases (NEC, PDA, CVC), PDA ligations, high-frequency ventilation, and chest tube management
- EMR system: Neonatal Notes Manager and Meditech
- Equipment includes Medela, Alaris, Ohmeda, Drager ventilators, and Philips/GE cardiac monitors
Requirements:
- Active Kansas RN licensure (or eligibility to obtain)
- Minimum 1 year of current acute care NICU hospital experience required
- BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications
- Preferred: Level IV NICU experience, prior Meditech experience, and experience in large teaching facilities
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a highly skilled and experienced team committed to developmental supportive care and family-centered care principles. This unit offers exceptional exposure to complex neonatal cases and advanced technology in a collaborative environment that prioritizes the patient and family experience. Ideal for nurses who value teamwork, excellent communication, and delivering exceptional care to the most vulnerable patients.