Registered Nurse - NICU

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Night Shift Registered Nurse for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Reno, NV. The role focuses on providing specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns, including monitoring and respiratory support.

Collaboration with neonatology and respiratory therapy teams is essential to create and implement individualized care plans. Strong documentation and family education are required to ensure safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license with neonatal care experience.
• Knowledge of neonatal protocols, ventilator management, and infection control.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to compassionate patient-centered care and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized, evidence-based care to premature and critically ill newborns, including assessment, monitoring, medication administration, and respiratory support.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and the care team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation and ensure compliance with safety and infection-control standards.
• Educate families to support their understanding and involvement in their newborns’ care.

Skills

RN license neonatal care

Ventilator management

Infection control

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

RN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Role:

Night Shift Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized, evidence-based care to premature and critically ill newborns, including assessment, monitoring, medication administration, and respiratory support.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and the care team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation and ensure compliance with safety and infection-control standards.
• Educate families to support their understanding and involvement in their newborns’ care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN license with relevant neonatal care experience.
• Knowledge of neonatal health protocols, ventilator management, and infection control.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to compassionate patient-centered care and ongoing professional development.