Entry Level Registered Nurse - NICU Jobs
New grad registered nurse - nicu jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where clinical rotations, senior practicum hours, or a strong internship in neonatal care can carry more weight than tenure. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like Houston Methodist, Rady Children's Hospital, and UCHealth hiring at this level now.
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Job Description:
Summary:
The RN - Certified Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing guidance for lactating clients and directs others in assisting these clients. The Consultant will assist in furthering breastfeeding knowledge by maintaining current information on breastfeeding practices. The Consultant shall serve as a resource and role model for other positions. The Consultant shall provide educational information/classes for prenatal patients and health care professional regarding principles and practices for effective breastfeeding and related activities.
The RN - Certified Lactation Consultant is responsible and accountable for the care of the assigned patients. The Consultant is expected to practice autonomously within the scope of professional standards, the rules, and regulations established by the State Board of Nursing, and knowledge of policies and procedures within Ballad Health. This individual shall demonstrate skill in developing and guiding collaborative collegial practice that delivers safe competent care based on meticulous application of the nursing process. The Consultant will demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds of patients and caregivers. The position involves maintaining current knowledge of evidence based nursing practice and the ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in the implementation of all phases of the nursing process. The Consultant will actively participate in patient care quality and performance improvement through data collections and implementation of identified action plans. The Consultant shall serve as a professional role model as a caregiver, mentor, teacher, and resource for peers and other providers.
Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited Nursing program. Minimum two years experience working with childbearing families or maternal health nursing. Must be able to completed job related competencies as deemed necessary to the performance of the RN role in the nursing department of employment.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid and active RN licensure in appropriate state
Valid and active IBCLC certification (or obtain within one year of employment) requiredValid and active CLS, CLS, or CBS certification in lactation support required if pending IBCLC
BLS required
ACLS, PALS, NRP required dependent upon area
Work Requirements:
Shift: Day
On Call: No
Weekends: Yes
Travel Required: No Travel
Shift Details: 8a-5p
City/State: Johnson City, TN
Location:
Niswonger Childrens Hospital
Job Description:
Summary:
The RN - Certified Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing guidance for lactating clients and directs others in assisting these clients. The Consultant will assist in furthering breastfeeding knowledge by maintaining current information on breastfeeding practices. The Consultant shall serve as a resource and role model for other positions. The Consultant shall provide educational information/classes for prenatal patients and health care professional regarding principles and practices for effective breastfeeding and related activities.
The RN - Certified Lactation Consultant is responsible and accountable for the care of the assigned patients. The Consultant is expected to practice autonomously within the scope of professional standards, the rules, and regulations established by the State Board of Nursing, and knowledge of policies and procedures within Ballad Health. This individual shall demonstrate skill in developing and guiding collaborative collegial practice that delivers safe competent care based on meticulous application of the nursing process. The Consultant will demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds of patients and caregivers. The position involves maintaining current knowledge of evidence based nursing practice and the ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in the implementation of all phases of the nursing process. The Consultant will actively participate in patient care quality and performance improvement through data collections and implementation of identified action plans. The Consultant shall serve as a professional role model as a caregiver, mentor, teacher, and resource for peers and other providers.
Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited Nursing program. Minimum two years experience working with childbearing families or maternal health nursing. Must be able to completed job related competencies as deemed necessary to the performance of the RN role in the nursing department of employment.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid and active RN licensure in appropriate state
Valid and active IBCLC certification (or obtain within one year of employment) requiredValid and active CLS, CLS, or CBS certification in lactation support required if pending IBCLC
BLS required
ACLS, PALS, NRP required dependent upon area
Work Requirements:
Shift: Day
On Call: No
Weekends: Yes
Travel Required: No Travel
Shift Details: 8a-5p
City/State: Johnson City, TN
Location:
Niswonger Childrens Hospital
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Entry Level Registered Nurse - NICU Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level registered nurse - nicu job?
Start by earning your RN license through the NCLEX-RN after completing an accredited nursing program, as this is the baseline requirement for any nicu role. Hospitals hiring at the entry level look for candidates who completed neonatal or pediatric clinical rotations, earned a BSN, and can demonstrate hands-on competency with high-acuity newborns. Applying to new grad residency programs at hospitals with level II or level III NICUs gives you the strongest first foothold.
Which companies hire entry level registered nurse - nicus?
Companies hiring entry level registered nurse - nicus right now include Houston Methodist, Rady Children's Hospital, and UCHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At the entry level, children's hospitals, academic medical centers, and large health systems with dedicated neonatal units tend to post the most new grad and junior openings, often through structured nurse residency programs designed specifically for recent graduates.
Are there remote entry level registered nurse - nicu jobs?
Yes, though most nicu nursing roles are hands-on bedside positions that require an on-site presence. About 0% of entry level registered nurse - nicu openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in adjacent areas like neonatal case management, telehealth nursing support, or clinical education rather than direct patient care in a neonatal unit.
Are these new grad registered nurse - nicu jobs?
Yes, many of the entry level registered nurse - nicu listings here are suitable for new grad and recent graduate candidates. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, mentions a nurse residency or transition-to-practice program, or explicitly accepts candidates who completed neonatal clinical rotations in lieu of paid work history. Junior candidates with strong practicum experience regularly land these roles.
Which industries hire the most entry level registered nurse - nicus?
Entry Level registered nurse - nicu roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate large inpatient neonatal units that require continuous staffing, run structured new grad residency cohorts throughout the year, and face ongoing demand for trained neonatal nurses to care for premature and critically ill newborns.