NICU Registered Nurse

Equiliem; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a NICU‑based float pool nurse in New Jersey to support NICU Level III, PICU, Peds, and NBN units. Floating is mandatory, with assignments made based on demonstrated skill sets and unit needs.

This role requires 1.5 years of NICU/PICU experience, active NJ or compact license, BLS/NRP/PALS, and EPIC charting proficiency. The schedule includes Fri/Sat/Sun shifts, winter holidays, and every‑other weekend, with a 37.5‑hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years NICU Level III and PICU experience.
• Proficient IV therapy and line management including central and implanted lines.
• Experience with neonatal ventilation modes and critical care monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Float to PICU, Peds, and NBN units as needed based on skill.
• Maintain EPIC charting and accurate documentation.
• Adhere to shift schedule: Fri/Sat/Sun plus winter holidays and every other weekend.

Skills

NICU Level III experience

PICU experience

IV therapy

Ventilator management

A-line/central line care

UAC/UVC care

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Education

NJ license or Compact license

BLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

Position Overview

This role is part of a NICU-based float pool, requiring flexibility to float to PICU, Peds, and NBN units. Patient assignments will be made based on the individual's skill set, and floating is mandatory.

Unit Details and Floating

• Ratios: Patient ratios vary based on unit, acuity, census, and staffing.
• Scrubs: Navy Pants, Peds Top.
• Floating: Required to float to PICU, Peds, NBN with appropriate assignments based on skill set.

Required Experience & Clinical Skills

• Experience Required: 1.5 years with documented NICU Level III and PICU experience.
• IV Therapy/Medications: A-line management, Central Line/Implanted Line Care, UAC/UVC, IV vasopressors, Steroids, Surfactants.
• Cardiac/Respiratory: Dysrhythmia Interpretation/Management, Ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP).
• GI/Neuro: Feedings (bottle, breast, gavage), Placement/Management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.

Required License and Certifications

• License Requirements: Active NJ or Compact license required at time of submission.
• Required Certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS.

Scheduling Details and Charting

• Charting: EPIC experience required.
• RTO, Block & Scheduling Requests: Priority given to submissions with a screenshot confirming RTO and schedule requests. No requests approved after offer.
• Call Off Policy: Facility is allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• Accept First-Time Travelers: Yes.
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at the same rate.
• Shift: FRI/SAT/SUN schedule, except on holiday weeks.
• Winter Holiday Requirement: Clinicians must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays, as needed (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years).
• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend.
• Hours: 37.5 per week.

Hospital Highlights

The Medical Center has a 56-bed Level III NICU and is a Regional Perinatal Center caring for more than 1,200 premature and ill newborns annually. The PICU provides comprehensive medical and surgical care with full‑time pediatric critical care physicians and pediatric subspecialists. The Medical Center is a 597-bed teaching hospital and a major teaching affiliate with a Medical School.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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