Entry Level Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Jobs

New grad neonatal intensive care nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotation performance or NICU internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Science & Research, with employers like MaineHealth, Penn State Health, and Stormont Vail Health hiring at this level now.

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Top stateKansas
Top employerMaineHealth
Top cityTopeka, KS
Work type67% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Registered Nurse - RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Hudson Valley - Part Time - Nights
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Registered Nurse - RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Hudson Valley - Part Time - Nights
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Cortlandt Manor, New York
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$56 - $67/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Advanced Practice Provider
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Advanced Practice Provider
MaineHealth
Portland, Maine
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$141k - $182k/yr
10,000+

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Registered Nurse (RN) II - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
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Registered Nurse (RN) II - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Children's National Hospital
Washington, Washington DC
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$39 - $60/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - FT/Night
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Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - FT/Night
Munson Medical Center
Traverse City, Michigan
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's

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Entry Level Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Job Market

Who's Hiring

MaineHealth1 open role
Penn State Health1 open role
Stormont Vail Health1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Science & Research

Entry Level Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level neonatal intensive care nurse job?

Entry level neonatal intensive care nurse positions look for candidates with NICU clinical rotation hours, a current RN license, and NRP certification completed before or shortly after hire. Highlighting hands-on experience with premature or critically ill newborns during nursing school sets candidates apart. Many hospitals also offer new grad NICU residency programs designed specifically for nurses with little or no post-graduation experience.

Which companies hire entry level neonatal intensive care nurses?

Companies hiring entry level neonatal intensive care nurses right now include MaineHealth, Penn State Health, and Stormont Vail Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large hospital systems, children's hospitals, and academic medical centers that run structured new grad residency or nurse fellowship programs.

Are there remote entry level neonatal intensive care nurse jobs?

Yes, though most NICU roles are hands-on and on-site by nature. About 33% of entry level neonatal intensive care nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth consultations, care coordination, or NICU case management rather than direct bedside patient care.

Are these new grad neonatal intensive care nurse jobs?

Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior neonatal intensive care nurse roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts NICU clinical rotations or internships in place of full-time work history, or explicitly mentions a residency or fellowship program for nurses entering specialty care for the first time.

Which industries hire the most entry level neonatal intensive care nurses?

Entry Level neonatal intensive care nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate Level II and Level III NICUs that require consistent staffing and regularly onboard new graduates through structured orientation programs.