# Job Opportunity – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse – Virginia
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 36 or 48-hour work weeks available, 13 or 26-week contracts. Schedule includes 3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period and 2 out of 3 winter holidays. Float assignments may include PICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, and Labor & Delivery.
Highlights:
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Level III/IV NICU with 54-bed capacity caring for complex neonatal populations including extreme prematurity (22 weeks and above) and all cardiac anomalies
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Patient ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 for ICU level patients, 1:3 for stepdown
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Epic charting system with 36-hour orientation period
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and radiology
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Advanced equipment and procedures including ECMO, high frequency ventilation, whole body cooling, and nitric oxide therapy
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Maximum 40 hours approved time off per 13-week contract; time off requests not available around Christmas or during first two weeks of assignment
Requirements:
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Minimum 2 years of full-time Level III NICU experience required; Level IV experience highly preferred
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Current BLS and NRP certifications required at time of submission
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Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certification required (can submit with pending certification)
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Virginia RN license (pending licenses accepted; must be in hand by Wednesday before start date)
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Epic charting system experience required
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Experience with patient ratio of 1:3
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Strong clinical competency in high frequency ventilators, conventional ventilators, iNO, tracheostomy care, NIPPV/NIMV, CPAP/BiPAP, IV fluid and drip management, hemodynamic support, post-operative care, whole body cooling, and admission assessments
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Proficiency with IV placements, lab draws (heel sticks and venous), wound/drain/line care, ostomy care, central line dressing changes, ABG interpretation, and neonatal medication calculations
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Ability to assist with intubations, lumbar punctures, PICC placements, umbilical line placements, and chest tube placements
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Flu vaccination required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccination not required
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References and Nursys verification required with submission
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity NICU environment caring for the most vulnerable patient population. You'll utilize advanced clinical skills across a broad case mix including extreme prematurity, complex cardiac anomalies, and post-surgical neonates while working alongside a comprehensive interdisciplinary team. The facility provides extensive resources and specialized equipment to deliver exceptional neonatal critical care.
