NICU Registered Nurse Austin, TX

SHIFT: Nights (rotating weekends)

 

Job Summary

This position, under the supervision of the Supervisor or Charge Nurse, coordinates and provides patient care.  This care includes conducting initial and ongoing assessment of the patient and family, development of an individualized patient care plan, family-centered patient teaching, the identification of and correction of variances from the patient care plan, and the facilitation of discharge planning and teaching. Patient census may include neonates requiring assistance with transitioning to extra-uterine life. 

Education & Experience

Required: 

Graduation from an NLN accredited school of nursing

One year experience in the well-baby nursery

Preferred:                   

BSN

 NICU: One year experience in Level 2 or 3 nursery.

Newborn: One year experience in an acute care setting. 

License & Certifications

Required:                   

Licensed in the state of Texas as RN

AHA BLS at time of hire

NRP w/in 6 months of hire.

If your compact license is from a state besides Texas, you will be required to obtain a TX Nursing License within 90 days after your start date. 

Preferred:

Certification in area of specialty.

• Must have 2 years current NICU


• Prefers Level 3 or 4 experience in an acute care facility


• Very fast-paced unit


• Must have a passion for NICU


• Must be committed to working nights for at least 3 yrs

Sign-on bonus available up to 10K 

Relocation assistance available up to $3,500