Registered Nurse – NICU (Level II) – Night Shift

Registered Nurse – NICU (Level II) – Night Shift

Location:

Oshkosh, WI 54904 Contract Length: 13 Weeks Shift: 12-hour Nights (7p–7a) | 36 hrs/week Type:
Crisis Rate | Contractor | Onsite

Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh is a Level III Trauma Center with a Level II NICU serving neonates 32+ weeks. The facility is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center, features 72 licensed beds, and requires COVID vaccination. Scrubs and parking are provided onsite.

• Level II NICU with 7 beds

• Patient population includes:

  • Neonates 32 weeks+

  • No long-term vents (≤24 hrs only)

  • Feeder/growers

  • Jaundice

  • IV antibiotics

  • NAS infants (ESC model, morphine weaning)

• Ratios: 1:2–3

• Support staff:

  • Shared CNA with L&D

  • 24/7 RT

  • Neonatologist on call 24/7

  • NNP onsite some days (moving to 24/7)

  • Centralized tele monitoring

The NICU RN will provide specialized nursing care for premature and high-risk neonates in a Level II setting. The ideal nurse brings 3+ years of NICU experience with preference for Level III experience. Must be comfortable stabilizing neonates, attending high-risk deliveries, and coordinating care with NNPs, neonatologists, and the L&D team.

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to neonates 32 weeks+ in a Level II NICU.

• Manage neonates requiring short-term ventilation.

• Provide NAS care using Eat-Sleep-Console model and manage morphine titration/weaning.

• Attend C-sections and high-risk deliveries (twins, VBAC, complications).

• Perform neonatal stabilization and prepare for transfer when needed.

• Administer medications, initiate/maintain IV lines, and monitor vital signs & labs.

• Collaborate with neonatologists, NNPs, RT team, and L&D staff.

• Document thoroughly using EPIC; utilize Alaris pumps and Pyxis medication systems.

• Float to postpartum as needed.

• Maintain infection control protocols and proper PPE use.

• Minimum 3 years NICU RN experience

• Level III NICU experience strongly preferred

• Experience with:

  • Vent management (short-term)

  • Neonatal lines

  • NAS care & ESC model

  • Delivery attendance

  • Stabilize-and-ship protocols

• BLS

• NRP

• STABLE (preferred, not required)

• Interview:
  Required (Simpli Fi Clinical)

• Floating:
  Postpartum as needed

• On-call:
  None

• Weekend Rotation:
  Every other weekend

• Holidays:
  As needed

• Orientation:
  Minimum 1 shift to learn workflow

• Time Off:
  Up to 7 days approved