NICU RN — Night Shift, Rotating Weekends, Career Growth

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

Job summary

Backus Hospital in Connecticut seeks a NICU RN to provide expert nursing care for critically ill newborns and premature infants. You will apply the nursing process, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure family-centered care in a high-acuity setting. The ideal candidate has a nursing degree (BSN/MSN preferred), a CT RN license, and BLS.

NRP within 60 days, RNC certification preferred. Requires 1 year RN experience; 2+ years in NICU preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program; BSN/MSN preferred.
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in CT.
• BLS certification required on hire.
• NRP certification within 60 days of hire.
• RNC certification preferred for NICU.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence through nursing process and nurse-patient relationship.
• Assesses and identifies patient needs, plans, implements, and evaluates care.
• Provides newborn and NICU care in a high-acuity setting.

Skills

RN Experience

Education

BSN or MSN preferred

RN license CT

BLS

NRP certification within 60 days

RNC certification preferred

Job description

Backus Hospital in Connecticut seeks a NICU RN to provide expert nursing care for critically ill newborns and premature infants. You will apply the nursing process, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure family-centered care in a high-acuity setting. The ideal candidate has a nursing degree (BSN/MSN preferred), a CT RN license, and BLS.

NRP within 60 days, RNC certification preferred. Requires 1 year RN experience; 2+ years in NICU preferred.