NICU Registered Nurse
Description
NICU Registered Nurse (NICU RN / Neonatal ICU Nurse) – job in Portsmouth, VA
Employer: Federal Staffing Resources
Employer: Federal Staffing Resources
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts | Weekend and holiday coverage required | On-call shifts required
Overview
Federal Staffing Resources is hiring a NICU Registered Nurse (NICU RN / Neonatal ICU Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse) to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, a premier military treatment facility serving active duty service members, military families, and retirees.
This Neonatal ICU Nurse role provides specialized NICU critical care nursing for high-acuity newborns requiring advanced monitoring, ventilator management, and neonatal life-support treatment. If you are an experienced Neonatal Registered Nurse with Level III NICU experience, this is an opportunity to deliver mission-critical care in a federal healthcare environment.
What You'll Do
As a NICU RN, you will provide advanced neonatal intensive care nursing for critically ill infants in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Deliver specialized NICU critical care nursing for premature and critically ill newborns
- Monitor and manage neonatal ventilator support and respiratory therapy
- Administer IV medications, neonatal IV therapy, blood products, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Utilize advanced neonatal patient monitoring equipment and cardiac monitoring systems
- Respond to emergency situations using Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) protocols
- Provide patient care documentation using MHS GENESIS electronic health record systems
- Educate families on neonatal care plans and discharge preparation
- Collaborate with neonatologists and multidisciplinary care teams
- Maintain compliance with Department of Defense healthcare standards and clinical protocols
What You’ll Need
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state
- Minimum 18 months Level III NICU experience within the past two years
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, PALS certification (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), BLS certification and S.T.A.B.L.E. certification
- Experience providing NICU critical care and neonatal intensive care nursing
- Ability to work in a military hospital / federal healthcare facility
- U.S. Citizenship required for federal contract positions
Preferred Experience
- Experience in Level III or Level IV NICU units
- Prior experience working in a military hospital, Department of Defense facility, or federal healthcare environment
- Experience using MHS GENESIS electronic medical record
- Experience managing ventilated neonates and neonatal life-support systems
About Federal Staffing Resources
Federal Staffing Resources specializes in federal healthcare staffing and government medical recruiting. Our team supports Department of Defense medical facilities, military hospitals, and federal healthcare programs nationwide.
We provide highly qualified registered nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals to support the mission of delivering exceptional care to those who serve our nation.
Position Contingent upon contract award
Federal Staffing Resources (FSR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud partner in the Federal Government’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.