Registered Nurse - NICU Level IV - Med/Surg

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital is seeking a Level IV NICU RN to join a high-acuity neonatal unit. The role entails 60 hours every two weeks on night shifts (12-hour shifts) and a rotation that includes every third weekend.

The NICU provides advanced neonatal care including High Frequency ventilation, ECMO, and dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioners on staff 24/7. RN experience in NICU preferred; MN RN license and BLS required; NRP within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience OR at least 6 months of current employment at UMMCH as a NICU RN
• MN RN License required
• BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Provide care for NICU patients with complex needs
• Perform advanced monitoring using current technology
• Utilize High Frequency ventilation and support critically ill neonates
• Care for surgical neonates, intubated patients, and those with tracheostomies
• Manage life-saving modalities (TBC, ECMO, PD) and central lines

Skills

RN experience

Neonatal care

BLS

Education

MN RN License

BSN or BAN preferred

Tools

NRP certification

Job description

Job Overview

Are you looking to make an impact on the physical, emotional and cultural needs of pediatric patients and their families? Join our team as a Level IV NICU RN at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital!

Our compassionate, innovative approach has repeatedly received national recognition. In 2024 we were nationally ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Children’s Hospitals” list. It is our 17th year in a row on this premier national list, a recognition of the dedication and expertise of our extraordinary teams! We are proud to be the only academic children’s hospital in Minnesota, providing medical services in more than 50 specialty areas.

The NICU is recognized as a Level IV NICU — the highest level of care for neonates. We are a designated March of Dimes NICU Family Support® program and have a Neuro NICU for babies with neurologic conditions.

NICU Level IV:

• 49 beds
• Provides developmentally appropriate care to infants born 22 weeks and above
• 1-2 patients per RN depending on stability of the baby
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioners on Staff 24/7

This position will be working 60 hours every two weeks on the night shift, 12 hour shifts and every third weekend.

Provides care to patients with complex NICU needs.

• Performs advanced monitoring using current technology
• High Frequency ventilation
• Cares for surgical patients with congenital anomalies, intubated patients and patients with tracheostomies
• Total Body Cooling (TBC), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
• Central arterial lines/monitoring and other venous lines

Required:

• 1 year of RN experience OR at least 6 months of current employment at UMMCH as a NICU RN
• MN RN License
• BLS

Preferred

• BSN or BAN
• Certification in related specialty.

Additional Requirements:

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/tcmnarn

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EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status