RN - Neonatal ICU | Charlotte, NC | Contract

Quick Look

  • Weekly Gross Pay: Not specified
  • Shift: 1900-0700
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Number of Openings: Not specified

Join a leading acute-care hospital as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Charlotte, NC. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and Teaching Hospital, known for its commitment to high-quality patient care.

About the Facility:

  • 247 Licensed Beds
  • Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
  • Chest Pain Center
  • Certified Stroke Center

Unit Information:

  • Beds: 53 plus overflow; average patient census is 58
  • Patient Ratios: Varies on acuity: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3

Required Experience:

  • 2 years of strong Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience
  • Must be comfortable in a high acuity, fast-paced environment
  • Manager approval required for first-time travelers

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, TTN (Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn), MAS (Meconium Aspiration), Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
  • Congenital Heart Defects (TOF, VSD, HLHS), PDA, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
  • Seizures, IVH, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
  • Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), Feeding Intolerance, GER, Acute/Chronic Renal Failure, Birth Trauma, Congenital Anomalies, Sepsis, NAS, TORCH infections, Hypothermia, Hypoglycemia

Required Licensure & Certifications:

  • RN: BLS, NRP

Skills Required:

  • EPIC experience, management of critical care vasoactive drip titration, management of invasive lines (ART lines/CVP)
  • Aseptic and sterile techniques, basic dressing changes, ventilator and trach management
  • Feeding tube management, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, sedation and analgesic drip management
  • Foley insertion and management, bedside procedures with providers
  • CRRT experience, baby side of ECMO (manager has been flexible on EVD, ICP, ECMO, and CRRT experience)

Support within the Department:

  • Unit Secretary every shift
  • Charge nurse, 24/7
  • IV/VAT/PCVC Team, 24/7
  • Resource Nurse, RT, Intensivist, and Residents in house
  • Centralized and bedside Tele monitoring
  • Unit Based Educators (AM and PM), Clinical Supervisors x 6

Orientation:

  • NEO, 2 days departmental

Scheduling:

  • Weekend rotation required: 2 Fridays and 2 Mondays, plus every other weekend (Sat/Sun) every 6-week schedule
  • No call for travelers; may float to similar units as needed
  • Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work holidays as scheduled
  • RTO: Manager approval preferred for minimal RTO needs

Dress Code:

  • Scrub Color: Navy; solid Navy or White long sleeve shirts allowed
  • No tight scrubs or other organizational branded attire
  • Practice Guidelines: Bare Below Elbow in nurseries

Unit Culture:

  • Teamwork, Trust, Accountability, Respect, compassionately hard working, open-minded, and flexible

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a dedicated RN with NICU experience looking for a rewarding contract position, apply now to join our team!