NICU Nurse: Critical Neonatal Care & Transport

Sjmctx; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston seeks a Registered Nurse to care for critically ill neonates in the NICU.

You will work under supervision with the NICU Director and MD, assess high-risk infants, monitor labs and vital signs, manage lines and ventilators, and participate in high-risk deliveries and transports. Responsibilities include documenting care, staying ready with emergency equipment, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and case managers to deliver compassionate, evidence-based

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas.
• BSN or progression toward BSN is preferred.
• AHA BLS and NRP certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill neonates in the NICU, per MD and NICU Director guidance.
• Assess high-risk infants, monitor labs, vital signs, and treatments.
• Manage lines, ventilators, and emergency equipment readiness.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports (in-house and external).
• Document assessments, treatments, and progress in patient records.

Skills

RN licensure

English communication

Critical thinking

Education

BSN or progression toward BSN

Texas RN license

Job description

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston seeks a Registered Nurse to care for critically ill neonates in the NICU.

You will work under supervision with the NICU Director and MD, assess high-risk infants, monitor labs and vital signs, manage lines and ventilators, and participate in high-risk deliveries and transports. Responsibilities include documenting care, staying ready with emergency equipment, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and case managers to deliver compassionate, evidence-based