Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

About the role

Care at the earliest and most critical moments of life demands clinical precision, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to excellence. This NICU RN role at UVA Health offers the opportunity to practice at the highest level within a nationally recognized pediatric and academic care environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, family-centered nursing care to critically ill neonates across a range of acuity levels
• Continuous assessment, monitoring, and intervention for conditions such as prematurity, respiratory distress, congenital anomalies, and post-surgical recovery
• Partner closely with neonatologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans
• Utilize advanced technologies and evidence-based protocols to support optimal patient outcomes
• Educate and support families through highly emotional and complex care journeys
• Contribute to a fast-paced, highly specialized unit where clinical expertise and adaptability are essential
• Engage in continuous learning within an academic setting that supports professional growth, research, and innovation

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
• Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
• Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
• Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs
• May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease

Skills

• Advanced clinical practice
• Teaching
• Innovation
• Caregiving
• Collaboration

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

Pay

The pay range for this role is $39.90 - $53.00 hourly.

Schedule

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.