Registered Nurse (RN) II - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Children's National Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced RN for our Level IV NICU. You will deliver high-level neonatal care in a 66-bed unit and participate in rounds, family-centered support, and multidisciplinary collaboration on a busy main campus.

The role requires a BSN (preferred), 1 year RN experience, and DC/MD/VA licensure with CPR certification. Shift rotations include days, nights, and weekends with a generous bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• BSN from an approved nursing program (preferred).
• Minimum 1 year RN experience required.
• DC/MD/VA nursing licensure depending on practice location; CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving during patient care.
• Communicate plans of care and advocate for patients’ needs.
• Escalate issues using chain of command when needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for family-centered care.
• Support Magnet re-designation through professional engagement.

Skills

RN experience

CPR

Education

BSN

1 year RN experience

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department

10300 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Pay Range

$39.20 - $60.18

Up to $20,000 Bonus
Day Shift / Night Shift Rotation
Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Who We Are:

At Children’s National Hospital, you’ll be part of a Level IV NICU team delivering the highest level of neonatal care, as designated by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Our 66-bed unit brings together pediatric subspecialists, surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and highly skilled NICU nurses to care for the most complex and critically ill newborns. Recognized among the nation’s best neonatology programs by U.S. News & World Report, and supported by a Magnet™-designated nursing program, we offer an environment where clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration drive exceptional outcomes.

Our NICU nurses provide 24/7 specialized intensive care and are leaders in their field, holding advanced certifications, including many certified lactation specialists and contributing to nationally recognized best practices in neonatal care. You’ll work in a unit thoughtfully designed with staff and family experience in mind, featuring private rooms, advanced technology, and a calm, supportive care environment that enables you to deliver both high-acuity care and meaningful family-centered support.

At Children’s National, we recognize that care extends beyond the bedside. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to engage families in the care journey through participation in rounds, education, and specialized support programs, including developmental services, behavioral health resources, and comprehensive family support. Join a team where your expertise makes a profound impact, advancing care for the most vulnerable patients while supporting the families who rely on us every day.

About the Role:

As a Registered Nurse in our Level IV NICU, you’ll practice at the highest level of neonatal care, supporting the most critically ill and medically complex newborns. Our NICU is staffed by a full spectrum of pediatric subspecialists, highly trained neonatal nurses, and advanced technology, all dedicated exclusively to infants and children. Located on our main campus, our care model allows seamless, 24/7 collaboration with nationally recognized experts across pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties, including neurology and beyond. This integrated team approach ensures immediate access to trusted colleagues and specialized expertise, empowering nurses to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care while making a meaningful impact on our tiniest patients and their families.

All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children’s National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children’s National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large.

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum Education

BSN Graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience

1 year RN experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Functional Accountabilities

Transformational Leadership

• Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach.

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care.

• Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs.

• Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command.

• Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes.

• Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff.

• Participate in implementing change and support management decisions.

• Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others.

Structural Empowerment