staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $52 per hour

Cook Children’s Health Care System; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the NICU to deliver specialized neonatal care at Medical Center-Prosper, Texas. The role emphasizes teamwork, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice within a busy NICU unit.

The RN, NICU will provide individualized nursing care to patients and families, maintain safety, and support efficient clinical workflows. Part-time night shifts (7p–7a) with 24 total hours per week are offered in a staff employment setting.

Qualifications

• RN with active, unrestricted license.
• Experience in NICU settings preferred.
• BLS (American Heart) is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent, individualized nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with the care team to address patient acuity and safety.
• Advocate for patients and families with strong communication and service excellence.

Skills

RN

NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

BLS (American Heart)

Education

Associate's in Nursing

Job description

Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a nursing job in Prosper, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 24 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Location: Medical Center-Prosper

Department: NICU

Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 24

Summary:

The RN, NICU is responsible for delivering competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families by utilizing the nursing process to augment the established medical plan of treatment within a specific clinical unit. Operating with a strong team orientation, this nurse integrates sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address the unique needs and acuity of the unit’s patient population. The role emphasizes exceptional customer relations and professional communication, ensuring that care is delivered with both clinical precision and a high level of service excellence. By maintaining a focus on safety and collaborative practice, the RN Staff serves as a vital advocate for the patient while contributing to the overall effectiveness and specialized workflows of the designated clinical team.

Part-Time, 24 hours per week, Nights (7p - 7a)

Experience/Experience:

• 1 Year of direct nursing experience required.
• Associate's in Nursing.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS (American Heart).

Post hire Requirements:

• PALS or NRP and specialty certifications per unit guidelines.

About Us:

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

The RN, NICU is responsible for delivering competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families by utilizing the nursing process to augment the established medical plan of treatment within a specific clinical unit. Operating with a strong team orientation, this nurse integrates sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address the unique needs and acuity of the unit’s patient population. The role emphasizes exceptional customer relations and professional communication, ensuring that care is delivered with both clinical precision and a high level of service excellence. By maintaining a focus on safety and collaborative practice, the RN Staff serves as a vital advocate for the patient while contributing to the overall effectiveness and specialized workflows of the designated clinical team.

Part-Time, 24 hours per week, Nights (7p - 7a)

Experience/Experience:

• 1 Year of direct nursing experience required.
• Associate's in Nursing.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS (American Heart).

Post hire Requirements:

• PALS or NRP and specialty certifications per unit guidelines.

Cook Children’s Health Care System Job ID #JR-117633. Posted job title: RN, NICU

About Cook Children’s Health Care System

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