NICU Staff Nurse — Experienced RN | Sign-On Bonus

CommonSpirit Health; Live Oak (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10k Sign On Bonus

Up to 10k Relocation offered

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA seeks a Staff RN with NICU experience to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. You will perform assessments, implement care plans, administer meds, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires active NICU experience, California RN licensure at hire, and CPR/NRP certifications. BSN is preferred; generous sign-on and relocation incentives are offered.

Qualifications

• Associates of Science Nursing or Diploma of Nursing required with NICU experience.
• CA RN license upon hire; CPR and NRP certifications preferred.
• BSN is preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrate changing data.
• Formulates a plan of care based on trends of similar patients and discharge planning.
• Administers prescribed medications and IV solutions per protocols.
• Assesses pain using standard scales to promote comfort and participation.
• Tailors care to individual cultural/ethical/spiritual needs and end-of-life options.
• Reports significant condition changes in a timely manner.

Skills

NICU nursing

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Pain assessment

Care planning

Family communication

Education

AS Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR certification

NRP certification

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA seeks a Staff RN with NICU experience to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. You will perform assessments, implement care plans, administer meds, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires active NICU experience, California RN licensure at hire, and CPR/NRP certifications. BSN is preferred; generous sign-on and relocation incentives are offered.