NICU RN
About the role
As our NICU Nurse at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, you’ll monitor the complex medical needs of sick and preterm infants. Every day, you will provide compassionate care, serving as their advocate; supporting their best interests when they cannot. To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients, remaining focused and attentive, as you continuously monitor them throughout your shift. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 9‑bed Level II unit that cares for infants 32 weeks gestation and over with special needs including mechanical ventilation. Private rooms allow parents to stay with their infants following discharge. CHI Health St. Francis, established in 1887, is a regional referral center with more than 100 physicians and over 1,100 employees dedicated to high‑quality, community‑focused care.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients' conditions and assess their needs
- Educate parents on various interventions or procedures, medications (name and purpose), exams, etc.
- Assess newborns and provide care
- Communicate with the care management team
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
Requirements
- Graduate of an RN nursing program
- Active RN licensure in the state of Nebraska or nurse licensure compact
- BLS (Basic life support) through American Heart Association
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required within 6 months of hire
Benefits
- Up to $10,000 sign‑on bonus
- Up to $10,000 educational assistance
Pay
$36.00 – $52.20 per hour