RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Novant Health; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical, dental, vision

Flexible scheduling

Tuition support

Career advancement opportunities

Retirement match

Mental health resources

Job summary

Novant Health in Hardeeville, SC is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, specialized care to premature and critically ill newborns. You will work with neonatologists and an interdisciplinary team to support growth, development, and family education.

This full-time role features a night shift (7 PM–7 AM) on a 3-12 schedule with weekend obligations, and flexible days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• RN licensure in appropriate state is required.
• One year relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritize newborn patients across a wide acuity range.
• Respond quickly using clinical judgment and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to deliver coordinated care.
• Administer medications and treatments in a fast-paced NICU.
• Educate and support families throughout the NICU journey.

Skills

RN licensure

Critical thinking

Emergency interventions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Job description

What We Offer

As a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse at Novant Health, you’ll provide compassionate, specialized care to premature, critically ill, and medically fragile newborns. Working alongside neonatologists and an interdisciplinary team, you’ll support each infant’s growth, development, and recovery while providing education, reassurance, and personalized support to families during their NICU journey.

Why Nurses Choose This Role

• Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support work-life balance
• Tuition support programs and career advancement opportunities, including specialty certifications
• Retirement match and competitive total rewards package
• Mental Health, well-being, telehealth, and therapy resources for you and your family

Location Details

• Location: 1000 Medical Center Dr. Hardeeville, South Carolina 29927
• Schedule: Full Time
• Shift: 7PM until 7AM 3-12’s with a minimum of six Friday or Saturday Nights, every other weekend. Working days are flexible, could be any day. This position offers flexible, self-scheduling opportunities, allowing nurses to select their preferred workdays based on scheduling availability and departmental needs. Every other weekend is required, along with a minimum of six Friday or Saturday night shifts per scheduling period. Please note that this is not a block schedule, and assigned workdays may vary from week to week.

What You'll Do

• Assess and prioritize patients across a wide range of conditions, injuries, and acuity levels
• Respond quickly to changing patient needs using critical thinking, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated care
• Administer medications, treatments, and emergency interventions in a fast-paced environment
• Educate, support, and advocate for patients and families throughout their emergency care experience

What We're Looking For

• Education:
  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience:
  • One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

199089