Entry Level Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse Jobs

New grad neonatal intensive care registered nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where clinical rotations in a NICU setting and demonstrated competency with high-acuity newborns can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Science & Research, with employers like ProMedica, MaineHealth, and Stormont Vail Health hiring at this level now.

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Top stateOhio
Top employerProMedica
Top cityToledo, OH
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 Certified Advanced Practice Provider- Neonatal Intensive Care
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Neonatal Certified Advanced Practice Provider- Neonatal Intensive Care
ProMedica
Toledo, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification

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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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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) - Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), San Diego, CA
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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) - Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), San Diego, CA
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$74.51 - $102.45
NRP Certification
5,001-10,000

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Entry Level Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse Job Market

Who's Hiring

ProMedica1 open role
MaineHealth1 open role
Stormont Vail Health1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Science & Research

Entry Level Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Employers hiring entry level neonatal intensive care registered nurses look for a valid RN license, NCLEX passage, and any hands-on NICU exposure from clinical rotations or internships. Completing a nurse residency or new graduate fellowship program at a hospital with a Level III or IV NICU significantly strengthens your candidacy. Certifications like Neonatal Resuscitation Program and familiarity with ventilators and isolettes give entry level applicants a clear edge.

Which companies hire entry level neonatal intensive care registered nurses?

Companies hiring entry level neonatal intensive care registered nurses right now include ProMedica, MaineHealth, 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 specialty hospitals, and academic medical centers that run structured new graduate residency programs designed to onboard RNs directly into the NICU.

Are there remote entry level neonatal intensive care registered nurse jobs?

Yes, though most NICU nursing roles require hands-on bedside care. About 33% of entry level neonatal intensive care registered nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve telephonic triage, neonatal case management, or care coordination rather than direct bedside work. Entry level candidates should confirm clinical expectations before applying to any remote posting.

Are these new grad neonatal intensive care registered nurse jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior neonatal intensive care registered nurse roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotations or NICU internships in place of professional work history, and often pairs the hire with a structured residency or preceptorship program to build competency before independent assignment.

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

Entry Level neonatal intensive care registered nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at the entry level because they operate high-acuity NICUs that rely on new graduate residency pipelines to meet continuous staffing demand for specialized neonatal care.