Administer blood products, start and maintain IVs, perform phlebotomy, and manage medications including anti-seizure drugs, antibiotics/antivirals, steroids, and neonatal dosage calculations. Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care in a Level III NICU setting, including neurologic care for neonatal abstinence syndrome and care for neonates 29–34 weeks and greater than 34 weeks gestational age.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Newark, NJ
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse – NICU
Location
Newark, NJ | Acute Care / NICU Level III
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care in a Level III NICU setting, including neurologic care for neonatal abstinence syndrome and care for neonates 29–34 weeks and greater than 34 weeks gestational age
Administer blood products, start and maintain IVs, perform phlebotomy, and manage medications including anti-seizure drugs, antibiotics/antivirals, steroids, and neonatal dosage calculations
Monitor cardiovascular status with telemetry; provide respiratory support including management of ventilated/intubated patients, HFNC, and oxygen delivery systems; manage respiratory distress
Support breastfeeding, manage enteral feedings and tube placement, perform glucose monitoring and insulin administration, and provide phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia; colostomy/ileostomy care as needed
Deliver developmental care, conduct patient and family teaching, and implement infection control and isolation precautions including sepsis workup
Chart accurately using EPIC (required) and Crib Notes; float within skillset to NBN, Peds, and PICU as needed based on census, acuity, and staffing
Required Qualifications
Active New Jersey RN license or Compact license required at time of submission
Must be available to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and 1–2 holidays per unit needs
Local candidates are welcome and accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience floating to Newborn Nursery (NBN), Pediatrics, and PICU settings
Familiarity with Crib Notes documentation system
Experience with advanced respiratory support modalities including HFNC and mechanical ventilation in neonatal populations
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Why Join Us
Work within a high-acuity, nationally recognized NICU that consistently achieves survival rates above national benchmarks and serves as a Regional Perinatal Center supporting more than 15 hospitals
Gain experience in a quaternary care teaching hospital environment staffed by board-certified neonatologists and specialized teams available 24/7