RN, NICU, Nights

Cook Children's; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Híbrido; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cook Children’s in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a dedicated RN for the NICU to provide competent, family-centered care during the third shift. You will apply the nursing process within a Level IV NICU, collaborating with neonatologists, NPs, and a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires 1 year of direct nursing experience, an active TX RN license, and BLS. PALS or NRP and unit certifications per guidelines are expected post hire; BSN is preferred.

Formación

• 1 year of direct nursing experience required.
• Active, unrestricted TX RN license.
• BLS (American Heart Association).
• Post-hire requirements: PALS or NRP and unit certifications per guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Provide competent, individualized nursing care within the NICU using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Advocate for patients and families while ensuring safety and high-quality care.
• Communicate effectively with families and staff to support care plans.

Conocimientos

Critical care/NICU experience

Team oriented

Educación

Associate's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Descripción del empleo

## RN, NICU, NightsApply: Fort Worth, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR-119475**Location:**Medical Center - Fort Worth**Department:**NICU**Shift:**Third Shift (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**36**Summary:**The RN, NICU (Designated Unit) is responsible for delivering competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families by utilizing the nursing process to augment the established medical plan of treatment within a specific clinical unit. Operating with a strong team orientation, this nurse integrates sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address the unique needs and acuity of the unit’s patient population. The role emphasizes exceptional customer relations and professional communication, ensuring that care is delivered with both clinical precision and a high level of service excellence. By maintaining a focus on safety and collaborative practice, the RN Staff DU serves as a vital advocate for the patient while contributing to the overall effectiveness and specialized workflows of the designated clinical team. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Our state-of-the-art NICU is designated Level IV, the highest level of designation that can be achieved. We boast 106 private rooms and admit over 1,000 patients annually. We care for very low birth weight infants as young as 22 weeks and see a vast array of diseases, including respiratory, surgical, cardiac, genetic, renal, neurological, hematological, and metabolic conditions. The NICU also has a variety of acuity levels, ranging from infants requiring the highest level of care on ECMO to those who are ready for discharge home. Our large collaborative team includes several NICU dedicated specialties, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapies, child life, lactation, and respiratory therapy. The provider team, comprising neonatologists and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, has a passion for teaching and collaboration with staff. **7p - 7a****Critical Care and/or NICU experience preferred.** **Education/Experience:*** 1 year of direct nursing experience required.* Associate's in nursing required, BSN preferred.* Active, unrestricted TX Registered Nurse (RN) license.* BLS (American Heart Association). **Post hire Requirements:*** PALS or NRP and specialty certifications per unit guidelines.**About Us:** Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.