RN - NICU - Nights - Full-time - October 2026 Start Date

Woman's Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Paid NCLEX reimbursement for New Grads

Transition to Practice Program

Career Ladder Program

In-depth Training and Orientation

Job summary

Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Registered Nurse for a Level III NICU position with a start date in October 2026. The unit provides 24/7 neonatology and anesthesia coverage, delivering advanced care for the smallest and sickest babies with family bonding at its core.

Requirements include an accredited RN program graduate and Louisiana RN licensure; experience or certification in the area is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required.
• Current licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is required.
• Experience and/or certification in the area preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
• Coordinates treatment plans; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans.
• Provide education and emotional support to patient and family appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstance.
• Document care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priority.
• Provide patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice standards, ANA Standards & the LA Nurse Practice Act.
• Delegate to non-licensed nursing staff within the RN's scope of practice and in accordance with established policies.
• Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

Registered Nurse degree

Job description

This position is for a start date in October of 2026.

As a Level III Regional Referral Center, Woman's is part of a select group of hospitals in the nation who can provide quality care for the smallest and sickest babies. Our unit is designed to focus on intensive care, while encouraging family bonding. Our designation as a Level III Regional Referral Center means we have a neonatologist and anesthesiologist available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our caring team of neonatologists and specially trained nurses monitor the baby's condition at all times by direct observation, and by using the latest specialized equipment and technology available. We also participate in the Vermont Oxford Quality Improvement Collaborative with 500 other NICUs across the country to keep abreast of the latest research and emerging practices that offer the best care for premature and critically ill babies.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required


• Current licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is required


• Experience and/or certification in the area preferred, but not necessary

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.


• Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.


• Coordinates treatment plans; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans.


• Provide education and emotional support to patient and family appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstance.


• Document care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priority.


• Provide patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice standards, ANA Standards & the LA Nurse Practice Act.


• Delegate to non-licensed nursing staff within the RN's scope of practice and in accordance with established policies.


• Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.

Hours

Full-time; non-exempt

Nights; Three 12-hour shifts (6:30 pm - 7 am) including weekend requirements

Pay Range

$30.49 to $48.78 plus applicable shift differentials

A Work Experience With Purpose

Woman's is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction - a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We're home to Louisiana's largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman's was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we're honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients and to one another every day.

For nurses right out of school to those with more experience, Woman's is the right career choice if you're looking for purpose and meaning - to share your passion and compassion to care for others. Your nursing career is as important to us as it is to the patients you will care for every day.

• Advanced care: We invest in delivering the highest quality care to our entire community. It's our priority.


• Your voice matters: As an ANCC designated Magnet organization, nursing at Woman's is focused on inclusive decision-making and shared governance. You can help make us better every day.


• Grow with us: When you get better, so do we. Professional development is a part of our culture. We offer:
  
  
  
  • In-depth Training and Orientation Period
  
  
  • Transition to Practice Program
  
  
  • Career Ladder Program
  
  
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
  
  
  • Paid Hurst Review and NCLEX Reimbursement for New Grads
  
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Woman's Hospital. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.