NICU Nurse

Quick Facts

• Work setting: high-acuity Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Role: NICU Nurse (direct hire)

Description

Provides comprehensive, highly specialized nursing care to critically ill and acutely ill neonates and infants with actual or potential life-threatening conditions. Administers high-risk medications and monitors patients for therapeutic response and adverse reactions, while planning, delegating, directing, and evaluating care based on patient acuity and outcomes. Responds to neonatal emergencies and assists with complex procedures, collaborating with providers and the interdisciplinary team to support evidence-based practice and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized nursing care for critically ill/acutely ill neonates and infants
• Administer high-risk medications and monitor therapeutic response and adverse reactions
• Plan, delegate, direct, and evaluate nursing care based on acuity, staff competency, and expected outcomes
• Respond to neonatal emergencies, codes, and perinatal rapid-response events; initiate emergency interventions
• Assist with complex, potentially life-threatening procedures (e.g., arterial/venous catheter placement, chest tubes, endotracheal tubes)
• Coordinate with providers and the interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and support evidence-based practice and quality improvement

Requirements

• US citizenship
• Accredited professional nursing education (bachelor’s/associate/diploma or higher; attach transcripts)
• Active, full, unrestricted professional nurse license/registration in a US state/territory (and NCLEX passed)
• Tier 3 Secret security clearance
• Pre-placement medical examination
• Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization required for direct patient contact
• BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
• NRP certification within 3 months of employment
• Ability to lift/moderate-to-heavy lifting up to 50 lbs
• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement (annual)
• Ability to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends, holidays, varying schedules)
• Background investigation suitability/fitness determination; initial and periodic re-verification (interaction with children/youth under 18)
• Pass pre-employment and ongoing random drug testing (Testing Designated Position)
• Mission-essential role; report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies
• One-year probationary period unless already met requirements (5 CFR Part 315)

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. government employee benefits package for eligible positions (details depend on role type and schedule).