Neonatal NICU Nurse - Critical Care & Family Support

FirstHealth of the Carolinas; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking a NICU RN to provide highly specialized and compassionate care to critically ill newborns in the NICU. You will work closely with neonatologists and respiratory therapists to deliver evidence-based care.

The role emphasizes supporting families, assessing progress, and collaborating with the health care team to adapt care plans as babies grow.

Applicants must hold a valid NC RN license (or Compact), BCLS and PALS, and plan to obtain a BSN within five years.

Qualifications

• Valid NC RN License or Compact State RN License required.
• BCLS and PALS required.
• To develop and maintain a highly educated registered nursing staff, BSN within five years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialized and compassionate care to critically ill newborns in the NICU.
• Offer emotional support to parents and help them navigate the challenges of a newborn in the NICU.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and other NICU nurses.
• Evaluate family response to care and teaching and revise the plan of care as needed.
• Evaluate patient progress toward goals in collaboration with the health care team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Neonatal care

Family communication

Education

BSN degree

Job description

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking a NICU RN to provide highly specialized and compassionate care to critically ill newborns in the NICU. You will work closely with neonatologists and respiratory therapists to deliver evidence-based care.

The role emphasizes supporting families, assessing progress, and collaborating with the health care team to adapt care plans as babies grow.

Applicants must hold a valid NC RN license (or Compact), BCLS and PALS, and plan to obtain a BSN within five years.