NICU RN - Night Shift Impact & Growth

Backus Hospital; Voluntown (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital is seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse to provide expert neonatal care within our dedicated unit. The role requires nursing process proficiency, a strong nurse-patient relationship, and collaboration with the NICU team in a high-acuity setting.

Candidates should have a CT RN license, BLS, and be able to obtain NRP within 60 days; BSN/MSN preferred and RNC-NIC/CCRN preferred. Rotating shifts include evenings and weekends as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN or MSN preferred.
• One year RN experience and/or Nurse Residency; 2+ years in NICU preferred.
• Current unrestricted CT RN license; BLS required; ability to obtain NRP within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence through nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship.
• Assesses and identifies patient problems/needs, establishes a plan of care, implements and evaluates care provided to patients.
• Collaborates with NICU team to ensure high-quality neonatal care.

Education

BSN or MSN preferred

RN experience

BLS certification

NRP within 60 days

RNC- NIC or CCRN preferred

Tools

NRP certification

Job description

Backus Hospital is seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse to provide expert neonatal care within our dedicated unit. The role requires nursing process proficiency, a strong nurse-patient relationship, and collaboration with the NICU team in a high-acuity setting.

Candidates should have a CT RN license, BLS, and be able to obtain NRP within 60 days; BSN/MSN preferred and RNC-NIC/CCRN preferred. Rotating shifts include evenings and weekends as described in the posting.