RN Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Location : Green Bay, WI 54311
Position : NICU RN - Crisis Rate | Contract
Hours : 36 hrs / week
Shift : 12-hr Night (7pm-7am or 3pm-3am)
Interview Required : Yes
Work Setting : NICU, with potential floating to Peds / Med-Surg as needed
Position Summary
The NICU RN provides specialized care to critically ill neonates, including micropreemies and ventilated infants. This role focuses on high-acuity newborn care in a Level III NICU and includes support for Peds / Med-Surg patients when needed.
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive neonatal care for Level III NICU patients including micropreemies, infants with respiratory distress, infections, NAS, and intubated / ventilated neonates.
- Assist with deliveries and stabilize newborns immediately post-birth.
- Administer and monitor oxygen therapy, CPAP, nitrous oxide therapy, chest tubes, and ventilator support.
- Conduct transport of NICU patients as required.
- Collaborate with neonatologists, NPs, charge nurses, and CNAs to ensure continuous patient care.
- Perform bedside and centralized telemetry monitoring; support lab draws via phlebotomy.
- Use EPIC, Alaris, and Pyxis systems for charting, medication administration, and IV pump management.
- Float to Peds / Med-Surg units as needed to care for NICU babies.
Patient Types
Micropreemies (no major surgeries)Infants with respiratory distress, NAS, infectionsIntubated and ventilated neonatesPatient Ratios
1 : 1-3 depending on acuity and shiftRequired Certifications
RN License (WI or Compact)BLS, NRPSTABLE preferredSkills & Experience
1-2 years NICU experience (Level III preferred)Experience with O2 therapy, CPAP, intubation, ventilator management, chest tube careDelivery experience and neonatal stabilization skillsNeonatal transport experience preferredUnit Support & Technology
CNA ratio : 1 : 18Bedside and nurses station telemetry24 / 7 in-house neonatologist and NP coverageCharting : EPICMedication / IV : Alaris, PyxisOrientation & Floating
General hospital orientation1 shift unit-specific orientationFloating to Peds as neededScheduling & Holidays
Every other weekend rotationNo call responsibilitiesTime-off approval up to 7 days