Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Jobs
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs are open across hospitals, children's medical centers, and academic health systems, from new-grad to charge nurse and clinical specialist, with specializations in premature infant care, respiratory support, and family-centered developmental nursing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. LouisWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
In this role, you will provide hands-on support in a collaborative Level III NICU with 42 beds, caring for newborns as early as 28 weeks gestation. Our team admits infants typically greater than 26 weeks gestation and 1,000 grams. If you're passionate about neonatal nursing, value teamwork, and are looking for a unit that invests in your growth and development, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a lasting difference for patients and families
Department: Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, every third weekend and a holiday rotation.
Sign-On Bonus: Ask your recruiter about sign-on bonus eligibility
Job Summary:
Provides leadership and coordination of unit staffing while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contributes to or performs performance evaluations of staff.
- Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given.
- Collaborates with advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
- Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels.
- May provide input for hiring, training, directing, developing and evaluating staff.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
- One year of registered nurse experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
- Or
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
- Or
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
- Or
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
- Or
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Read our notice of non-discrimination
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible team members may include:- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Generous accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
- Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded
- Traditional tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- No-cost, on-demand, continuing education courses through Relias
- Retirement savings programs with eligible SSM Health contributions and employer match
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
- Medical Plan Contribution Discount program
- Employee Assistance Program and well-being resources
- Well-being and financial wellness resources. Receive up to $500 annually in myhealthy life wellness funds.
- Employee discounts on products and services
- On-demand pay through DailyPay (fees may apply)
- Voluntary benefits, including supplemental health, legal, long-term care, pet, auto, and home insurance options
Benefits and eligibility vary by position, employment status, and program requirements. Benefits are subject to eligibility guidelines. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may be eligible for these benefits if these benefits are provided under the applicable CBA or side agreement thereto. Employees covered by a CBA should contact their Recruiter to receive the appropriate Employee Benefits Guide.
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. LouisWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
In this role, you will provide hands-on support in a collaborative Level III NICU with 42 beds, caring for newborns as early as 28 weeks gestation. Our team admits infants typically greater than 26 weeks gestation and 1,000 grams. If you're passionate about neonatal nursing, value teamwork, and are looking for a unit that invests in your growth and development, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a lasting difference for patients and families
Department: Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, every third weekend and a holiday rotation.
Sign-On Bonus: Ask your recruiter about sign-on bonus eligibility
Job Summary:
Provides leadership and coordination of unit staffing while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contributes to or performs performance evaluations of staff.
- Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given.
- Collaborates with advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
- Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels.
- May provide input for hiring, training, directing, developing and evaluating staff.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
- One year of registered nurse experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
- Or
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
- Or
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
- Or
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
- Or
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Or
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Read our notice of non-discrimination
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible team members may include:- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Generous accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
- Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded
- Traditional tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- No-cost, on-demand, continuing education courses through Relias
- Retirement savings programs with eligible SSM Health contributions and employer match
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
- Medical Plan Contribution Discount program
- Employee Assistance Program and well-being resources
- Well-being and financial wellness resources. Receive up to $500 annually in myhealthy life wellness funds.
- Employee discounts on products and services
- On-demand pay through DailyPay (fees may apply)
- Voluntary benefits, including supplemental health, legal, long-term care, pet, auto, and home insurance options
Benefits and eligibility vary by position, employment status, and program requirements. Benefits are subject to eligibility guidelines. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may be eligible for these benefits if these benefits are provided under the applicable CBA or side agreement thereto. Employees covered by a CBA should contact their Recruiter to receive the appropriate Employee Benefits Guide.
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Who's Hiring
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions16
- UAB Medicine6
- Methodist Health System6
- SSM Health5
- Hartford HealthCare5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in neonatal intensive care nurse jobs.
- Current RN licensure with NICU or neonatal nursing experience required
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required at hire or within 90 days
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or required by most Level III and IV units
- RNC-NIC credential from the National Certification Corporation preferred for experienced candidates
- Proficiency with neonatal ventilators, CPAP, and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation equipment
- Experience with TPN administration, umbilical line care, and bedside assessment of preterm infants
Tips for Your Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume to acuity levels
NICU roles are tiered by acuity, so your resume should specify the level you've worked in, Level II, Level III, or Level IV, and name the patient populations you've cared for, such as extreme prematurity or surgical neonates. Generic nursing resumes don't surface this.
List every relevant certification separately
Hiring managers scan for NCC credentials like RNC-NIC, as well as NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E. certifications. List each on its own line with the issuing body and expiration date, so automated screening systems don't miss them buried inside a skills paragraph.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists neonatal intensive care nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your specialty equipment
Job descriptions that mention specific ventilators, oscillators, or nitric oxide delivery systems signal that the unit is actively using that technology. If you have hands-on experience with those tools, name them explicitly in your application materials to pass skills-matching filters.
Prepare for case-based clinical interview questions
NICU interviews frequently include scenario questions about deteriorating micro-preemies, TPN calculations, or recognizing early sepsis signs. Walk interviewers through your clinical reasoning step by step, not just your actions, since units hire for judgment under pressure.
Negotiate shift differentials and float pool terms
Many NICU offers include night and weekend differentials that meaningfully change your total compensation. Before accepting, clarify whether you're required to float to other pediatric units, how often mandatory overtime applies, and what the on-call structure looks like.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most neonatal intensive care nurses?
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, UAB Medicine, and Methodist Health System are hiring the most neonatal intensive care nurses right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to be highest at large academic medical centers and children's hospital networks with Level III and Level IV NICUs.
How many neonatal intensive care nurse jobs are remote?
About 33% of neonatal intensive care nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of bedside NICU care. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include NICU care coordination, discharge planning, lactation consulting, and telehealth follow-up roles for formerly hospitalized neonates.
How do you become a neonatal intensive care nurse?
Start by earning your RN license through an ADN or BSN program, then gain clinical experience in a NICU, pediatric, or labor and delivery setting. Obtain NRP certification and pursue BSN completion if you hold an ADN. After gaining NICU experience, pursue the RNC-NIC credential through the National Certification Corporation to strengthen your candidacy for senior and specialty roles.
How do you get hired as a neonatal intensive care nurse with little experience?
Many hospitals offer new-grad NICU residency or nurse externship programs specifically designed to train nurses without NICU backgrounds. Highlighting clinical rotations in maternal-child health, pediatrics, or labor and delivery makes your application more competitive. Obtaining NRP certification before applying signals readiness, and demonstrating knowledge of family-centered care principles in your cover letter and interviews helps distinguish you from other new-grad candidates.
What does the neonatal intensive care nurse interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone or video screen by a recruiter or nurse manager, followed by a panel interview with unit staff and a clinical educator. Expect behavioral questions using the STAR format, scenario-based questions about unstable neonates, and questions about your experience with specific equipment or gestational age populations. Some units include a skills assessment or a brief unit tour before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to neonatal intensive care nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to neonatal intensive care nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level, location preference, and specialty focus, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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