NICU RN

Where You’ll Work

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 9 bed Level II unit that cares for infants 32 weeks gestation and over with special needs including mechanical ventilation. We have private rooms that allow parents to stay with their infants following discharge. 

CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Nebraska in 1887. Today our hospital is a regional referral center with more than 100 physicians and more than 1,100 employees working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home where they can be supported by their family friends and community.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our NICU Nurse at St. Francis Medical Center, you’ll monitor the complex medical needs of sick and preterm infants. 

Every day, you will provide compassionate care, serving as their advocate; supporting their best interests when they cannot.  To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients, remaining focused and attentive, as you continuously monitor them throughout your shift. 

• Monitor patients' conditions and assess their needs.
• Educate parents on various interventions or procedures, medications (name and purpose), exams, etc.
• Assess newborns and provide care.
• Communicate with the care management team.
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families.

We are offering up to $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 educational assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an RN nursing program
• Active RN licensure in the state of Nebraska or nurse licensure compact. 
• BLS (Basic life support) through American Heart Association  
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required within 6 months of hire.