Job ID: 892551
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,294.63
Job TitleRegistered Nurse (RN) - Special Care Nursery / NICU
LocationEdison, NJ | Special Care Nursery (Level 2)
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | 3×12-hour shifts (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM) | Every other weekend as needed | No on-call
Key Responsibilities- Evaluate patients and assist physicians with patient care in a Level 2 Special Care Nursery serving infants 32 weeks and above
- Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized plans of care through initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Perform therapeutic nursing interventions and manage care for assigned patients
- Document care in accordance with standards of care, patient acuity, and clinical priorities
- Advocate for and support evidence-based practice standards and innovations in care delivery
- Provide patient-centric care in alignment with the professional nursing practice model; no floating except when accepting postpartum babies
Required Qualifications- Minimum 1 year of experience in a Level 2 Special Care Nursery (SCN)
- Minimum 3 years of mother-baby experience with demonstrated experience caring for newborns
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or higher
- Active NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or a valid multi-state compact license
- BLS certification - American Heart Association (AHA) only
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Competency in managing higher-acuity infants 32 weeks and above
- Competency in stabilizing infants less than 32 weeks gestational age
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a specialized neonatal care environment with a focused, supportive clinical team
- Consistent day-shift schedule with expected 36 hours per week and no on-call requirements