Registered Nurse (RN) -Neonatal ICU

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Incentive

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free Parking

Professional Development

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to provide comprehensive, family‑centered nursing care for premature and critically ill newborns.

As part of our Level IV NICU, you will collaborate with an experienced neonatology team to deliver specialized care that supports the health, development, and well‑being of infants and their families.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment.
• Collaborative team member who values partnering with families and healthcare professionals.
• Previous NICU, neonatal, pediatric critical care, or other acute care nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care by assessing patients, developing care plans, and delivering treatments and education.
• Monitor and care for premature and critically ill newborns requiring specialized interventions and continuous observation.
• Partner with families to support participation in care and decision-making throughout the patient’s stay.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
• Follow professional nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and WakeMed’s patient and family-centered care model.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required

Job description

Overview

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care. We are hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to provide comprehensive, family‑centered nursing care for premature and critically ill newborns. As part of our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), you will work alongside an experienced neonatology team to deliver specialized care that supports the health, development, and well‑being of infants and their families.

What you’re do

• Provide comprehensive nursing care by assessing patients, developing care plans, and delivering treatments and education.
• Monitor and care for premature and critically ill newborns requiring specialized interventions and continuous observation.
• Partner with families to support participation in care and decision‑making throughout the patient’s stay.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver safe, high‑quality patient care.
• Follow professional nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and WakeMed’s patient and family‑centered care model.

Who you are

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered care.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity clinical environment.
• Collaborative team member who values partnering with families and healthcare professionals.
• Previous NICU, neonatal, pediatric critical care, or other acute care nursing experience is preferred.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well‑being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

Nursing Benefits/Highlights

• Career Ladder – RN I – IV, depending on education and experience
• Sign‑On Bonus and/or Relocation Incentive available for select positions
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free Onsite Parking
• Professional Development Opportunities

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required

Education

Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required

Experience

No Experience Required

EOE