NICU Registered Nurse

Gifted Healthcare is seeking a PRN NICU Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, family-centered care to critically ill and premature infants in New Brunswick, NJ. In this per diem role, you will perform comprehensive neonatal assessments, manage ventilators and high-acuity interventions, administer medications, and support complex care plans in collaboration with neonatologists and the interdisciplinary team. You’ll document accurately in the EHR, educate and support families, and uphold strict safety and infection-control standards while enjoying schedule flexibility and a clinician-centered, supportive culture. Provide direct NICU nursing care to premature and critically ill newborns per physician orders and unit protocols Perform detailed neonatal assessments, monitor vital signs, and respond rapidly to changes in patient status Manage ventilators, oxygen therapy, IVs, central lines, and specialized NICU equipment safely Administer and document medications and treatments with precise neonatal dosing Coordinate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to implement care plans Educate and support parents and families on infant condition, care routines, and discharge needs Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR and ensure compliance with regulatory standards Uphold infection prevention, patient safety, and quality-of-care protocols in the NICU Adapt to variable PRN scheduling needs, floating within scope as required by the facility Participate in ongoing clinical education to maintain NICU competencies and required certifications Neonatal intensive care Ventilator management Medication administration (NICU dosing) Neonatal resuscitation Central line and IV management Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation Family education and support Infection prevention and control Clinical assessment of high-risk neonates Interdisciplinary care coordination Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license (NJ) Basic Life Support (BLS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Neonatal Intensive Care experience ACLS preferred