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NICU RN, Part-Time Weekends - Neenah, WI

Children's Wisconsin · Neenah, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Our NICU in Neenah is a Level III, 22-bed unit. What kind of patients have you cared for, and what are you most comfortable managing?

What they are checking: Whether their acuity experience matches a Level III unit and whether they are honest about gaps.

Tell me about a time you supported parents who were scared or angry about their baby's care.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep parents involved and calm, since families are part of the care team in a NICU.

This is a part-time weekend role. How do you stay current on unit changes and patients when you're not here during the week?

What they are checking: Whether they take responsibility for staying informed, which matters when weekend staff miss weekday updates.

Tell me about a time a baby's condition changed quickly. How did you recognize it and what did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they notice subtle early signs of sepsis or decline in infants and act before it becomes a crisis.

What would you do

Your infant's oxygen saturation keeps dropping and the alarms are going off. Talk me through what you check and in what order.

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot quickly and in a logical order, from the baby to the equipment, before escalating.

A mother wants to breastfeed but her baby is not ready to feed by mouth. How do you support her?

What they are checking: Whether they understand breast milk support and kangaroo care as part of nursing, not an extra.

You notice a coworker skipping hand hygiene between babies. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up about infection risk, which is deadly for preterm infants, even with peers.

About the work

Walk me through your first hour with a 26-week preemie on the ventilator.

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize airway, thermoregulation, lines and family in a fragile baby where small misses matter.

How do you double-check medication doses for neonates, where weights are tiny and errors can be tenfold?

What they are checking: Whether they have real safety habits around weight-based dosing, the most dangerous error point in a NICU.

How do you support developmental care, like clustering care, positioning and limiting stimulation, during a busy shift?

What they are checking: Whether they practice neuroprotective care consistently or only when the unit is quiet.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children's Wisconsin in Neenah is the only hospital in the Fox Valley dedicated exclusively to the care of kids. Our pediatric care providers know that little bodies respond differently to illness and treatment. Outstanding care providers, coupled with kindhearted care and explanations kids can understand, makes Children’s Wisconsin the best choice for your sick or injured child. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link to view an informational video about Children's Wisconsin - Fox Valley: https://chw.wistia.com/medias/cpy3iq6qh5 Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Our Fox Valley Hospital is the only hospital in northeast Wisconsin dedicated exclusively to the care of kids. Our NICU is a Level III, 22-bed NICU unit, located in Neenah, WI. The staff provides critical care to premature and critically ill infants in Northeast Wisconsin. The unit is equipped with the state-of-the-art equipment necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of critically ill newborns. • We are seeking experienced NICU nurses for a .6 D/N Weekends position. Includes Weekend Bonus Program and Shift Differentials! *Preferred candidates will have NICU or relevant high-acuity pediatric population experience. RN Responsibilities : Performs as a partner in the CHW - Fox Valley care management team. Provides coordination and management of patient care to pediatric patients and families within a continuum of care. Delegates patient care activities as appropriate within a care management assignment. Functions within professional and hospital standards. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing in order to meet the recommended entry level for a professional nurse (or equivalent academic and/or professional experience); BSN preferred. A license to practice professional nursing in the State of Wisconsin. NRP and PALS certification within 1 year of employment. Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification - American Heart Association (AHA) training is required within 90 days. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.