Temporary -RN - NICU

Position Purpose

This position provides optimal patient care utilizing knowledge and skills within the context of the nursing process. The incumbent is accountable for individualized patient outcomes over an entire episode of care. The incumbent provides comprehensive nursing services to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including their families/caregivers.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a Level 3 NICU with a 49‑bed unit for newborns born prematurely, or who need specialized treatment or are sick.

An in‑house neonatologist is available around the clock to provide the most advanced evidence‑based care for our tiniest population. Babies in the NICU are cared for in state‑of‑the‑art Giraffe Omni Beds, which are specialized isolettes and infant warmers all‑in‑one, reducing the stress on the baby. We take babies from 23 (ish) weeks gestation to post‑term babies.

This role provides optimal patient care for newborns, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including their families/caregivers. The RN will be part of a neonatal transport team that brings infants with serious illnesses, injuries or complications to Renown Children’s Hospital from outlying communities within a 200‑mile radius of Reno. Ambulances and planes with neonatal care equipment transport the team to rural areas to begin treatment and bring the child to the safety and comfort of Renown’s NICU.

Must have 1.5‑2 years NICU experience to apply.

We cover all northern Nevada area, including Lake Tahoe, Tonopah, Oregon and Idaho borders.

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The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Education: Must have working‑level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Appropriate education to obtain and maintain Registered Nursing licensure in the State of Nevada.

Experience: At least 3–4 years of experience working under RN license is required. 3 years of experience working in a Level 3 NICU or higher preferred.

License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Registered Nurse license. State of Nevada Point of Care Analyst (POCA) license required within 120 days of hire: 200255, 209256, 200266, 400255, 400266.

Certification(s): Current BLS certification by the American Heart Association. ACLS, PALS, NRP, ENLS, ENPC, TNCC, OCN, APHON, CHEMO, RNFA and other related certifications as required for various departments and within specified time frames (e.g., within 3–12 months of hire). Full list of required certification codes is included in the full job posting.

Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements, access online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment.