RN - NICU - Contract - MSW

Job Description

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Hours Per Day: 12.00

Days Per Week: 3.00

Shift Time: NIGHT SHIFT 7PM - 7:30AM, EOW IS REQUIRED

Schedule Notes: **2 YEARS NICU EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ** DO NOT SUBMIT CANDIDATES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE OR THOSE WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REJECTED. **WE ARE LOOKING FOR STRONG NICU RNS- LEVEL 3 AND 4** **BSN IS REQUIRED** IT IS NON NEGOTIABLE ** *BODY COOLING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*

Location: 1000 10th Ave, NEW YORK, NY 10019

Note: For local candidates (under 50 miles), stipend will reduce to market rate/hr.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This role requires a nurse with advanced neonatology expertise, including body cooling experience, and a proven ability to care for critically ill newborns in a high-acuity environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional clinical judgment, technical proficiency, and compassion when caring for the most vulnerable patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for premature and critically ill neonates in a Level III or Level IV NICU.
• Manage advanced ventilatory and hemodynamic support for neonates requiring intensive monitoring.
• Perform and monitor therapeutic hypothermia (body cooling) treatments following established protocols.
• Administer medications, nutrition, and fluids as prescribed while maintaining precise documentation in EPIC EMR.
• Assist in high-risk deliveries, perform neonatal resuscitation, and collaborate closely with the neonatal care team.
• Monitor and evaluate the neonatal condition, addressing rapid changes and communicating updates to interdisciplinary staff.
• Educate and support parents through the NICU experience, ensuring clear communication about care plans and progress.
• Maintain highest standards of infection control, patient safety, and compassionate care at all times.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Required (non-negotiable).
• Associate degree in nursing considered only with active matriculation in a BSN program.
• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York in good standing.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required – candidates without this experience will not be considered.
• Must have experience in Level III and Level IV NICU settings.
• Body cooling experience required.
  
  

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required (AHA).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Required.
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Expertise in advanced neonatal care including ventilator management, IV therapy, and thermoregulation.
• Proficient in performing neonatal resuscitation and emergency interventions.
• Skilled in using EPIC EMR for documentation and order management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving abilities in high-acuity situations.
• Physical and emotional resilience to work long shifts while managing multiple complex neonatal cases.
  
  

Required Skills

Basic Qualification :

Additional Skills

The candidate must be on HonorVet's W2. Medical records, BGV, DT, work samples are required prior to start. Please provide RTO (Requested Time-Off) information at the time of submission.

Background Check : No

Drug Screen : Yes