RN NICU

CommonSpirit Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino, CA, is seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse to care for premature and critically ill newborns and support families. The role involves coordinating total patient care, monitoring neonates, managing neonatal equipment, and delivering essential family education.

Ideal candidates will have a CA RN license, BLS, and NRP within six months. The hospital highlights a Level III NICU, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of NICU staff RN experience.
• Current California RN license (CA).
• BLS CPR certification is required.
• NRP certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive neonatal assessment and care planning.
• Age-specific direct patient care with family involvement.
• Operate neonatal equipment per unit protocols and safety standards.
• Document care plans and modify them as patient conditions change.
• Provide parent education and discharge planning for neonatal care.

Skills

NICU patient care

AIDET communication

Family education

Education

RN License – CA

Tools

Neonatal equipment knowledge

CPR certification

NRP trained

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our *NICU Registered Nurse*, you will help premature and critically ill newborns and their families receive comprehensive, round-the-clock care so they can achieve optimal health outcomes and navigate the challenges of early life.

Everyday you will coordinate total patient care for assigned newborns, including continuous monitoring and specialized interventions. You will be expected to assess and interpret age-specific patient data, manage specialized neonatal equipment, and provide crucial family support and education.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles over the life-span, effectively coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and uphold the Mission and Core Values of St. Bernardine Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Neonatal Assessment & Care Planning: Complete thorough nursing assessments for newborns, utilizing all available information (including parents and records), to develop initial and ongoing individualized care plans specific to the neonate's unique health and developmental needs.
• Age-Specific Care & Family Integration: Provide direct patient care tailored to neonatal physiology and pathology, accommodating the specific needs of premature or critically ill infants, while involving and supporting parents/families to function at their optimal level.
• Specialized Protocols & Equipment Knowledge: Demonstrate expert knowledge and safe application of neonatal-specific protocols, procedures, and critical pathways for direct patient care, including the use of specialized equipment relevant to the NICU environment.
• Dynamic Care Plan Modification: Consistently communicate and document each neonate's individual and age-specific needs within the nursing care plan, continuously reviewing and modifying it based on ongoing patient assessment and changing conditions according to unit policy.
• Effective Parent Education & Discharge Planning: Develop and implement teaching/discharge plans for parents/families, covering neonatal care and illness management, ensuring understanding through feedback and return demonstrations, and involving other caregivers as needed.
• Interdisciplinary Communication & Patient Advocacy: Act as a role model for patient satisfaction, demonstrating AIDET principles, and consistently communicating with the healthcare team and families regarding the neonate's needs to ensure coordinated and compassionate care.
• Job Requirements*Required
• One year of NICU Staff RN Experience
• Registered Nurse: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 6 - months

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1928, Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, stroke care and orthopedics. Additionally, St.Bernardine Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was named one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.

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Pay Range

$54.06 - $70.55 /hour