NICU RN

CommonSpirit Health; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Bismarck, ND is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse to care for critically ill and premature newborns. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for neonates requiring intensive monitoring and life support.

The role emphasizes collaboration with neonatologists and therapists, educating families, and maintaining exceptional documentation and infection control. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are included.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an approved school of nursing.
• Active RN license in good standing with the state board.
• 2–3 years of NICU nursing experience.
• BLS certification within orientation and recertification as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing assessments and continuous monitoring for critically ill and premature neonates.
• Develop and manage individualized care plans for neonatal conditions.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, therapists, and staff to coordinate holistic care.
• Educate and support families on infant care, equipment use, and bonding.
• Maintain readiness for neonatal emergencies and document per protocol.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.

Skills

NICU nursing

Patient assessment

Family education

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse

As our NICU Registered Nurse, you will help our most fragile patients – critically ill and premature newborns – receive specialized, high‑quality care so they can achieve optimal development and thrive. Every day you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care for neonates requiring intensive monitoring, advanced life support, and complex interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, specialized nursing assessments, interventions, and continuous monitoring for critically ill and premature neonates, including those requiring ventilation, complex medication regimens, and specialized nutrition.
• Implement and manage individualized care plans for various neonatal conditions such as respiratory distress, cardiac anomalies, sepsis, and neurological disorders, demonstrating expertise in neonatal‑specific procedures and equipment.
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists, perinatologists, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists to coordinate holistic, developmental, and family‑centered care.
• Educate and support families through highly stressful and vulnerable times, providing comprehensive teaching on infant care, medical conditions, equipment use, and fostering parent‑infant bonding.
• Maintain readiness for rapid response to neonatal emergencies, including codes, desaturations, and unstable vital signs, exhibiting expert critical thinking and immediate intervention skills.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols, infection control measures, and meticulous documentation standards specific to the NICU, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practices for this vulnerable population.
• We are offering a $17,500 Sign‑On Bonus and relocation assistance to eligible new hires.

Union Work Agreement

• Shift Type – varies
• Shift Length – 8 & 12 hours
• On‑Call Expectations – none
• Weekend/Holiday Frequency – Every other/2 per year

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an approved school of nursing.
• 2–3 years of experience in NICU nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the North Dakota Board of Nursing or in a compact state.
• Working knowledge of clinical skills required for the delivery of patient care for neonates.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within the orientation period and ongoing recertification as required.
• Good communication skills for constant oral and written communication with patients, families, visitors, and medical staff.
• Accountable for own conduct and promotes and supports positive working relationships among staff, other disciplines, departments, families, visitors, and patients.
• Maintains confidentiality.

Pay Range

$35.38 - $50.69 per hour