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Start Date: November 2, 2026
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts; Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday); Holiday rotation required (work or on-call for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's)
Highlights:
- Level IV NICU with 37 beds including a Special Care Nursery providing advanced neonatal care
- Patient ratios: 1:2 in NICU, 1:3-4 in Special Care Nursery
- EPIC charting system; comprehensive orientation and training provided
- Care for neonates requiring high-frequency ventilation, ECMO, therapeutic hypothermia, and complex interventions
- Part of New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system with robust interdisciplinary support
- Floating within skillset to Newborn, Pediatrics, and PICU as needed
Requirements:
- Active New Jersey or Compact state RN license required at time of submission
- Current certifications: BLS and NRP required; PALS preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent Level III or Level IV NICU experience
- EPIC charting experience required
- At least one supervisory reference required at time of submission
- Proficiency in developmental care, respiratory support (including vent management, bubble CPAP, HFNC, Vapotherm), line management (IV, central, A-line, UAC/UVC), neonatal medications, and GI/nutrition support
- Preferred skills include charge experience and exposure to jet vents, oscillators, ECMO, therapeutic hypothermia, and transport recipients
- First-time travelers and local candidates accepted
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a premier academic medical center recognized for its advanced Level IV NICU capabilities and commitment to critically ill neonates. This 628-bed facility offers cutting-edge technology, collaborative interdisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to provide comprehensive care across the spectrum of neonatal complexity. You'll be part of a respected healthcare system dedicated to clinical excellence and family-centered care in a supportive, professional environment.
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