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Clinical Nurse Specialist, CNS- NICU & Pediatrics

$85.41 - $116.59 per hour

HealthCare Recruiters International

Clinical Nurse Specialist, CNS NICU & Pediatrics

HealthCare Recruiters International (HCRI) is hiring a Clinical Nurse Specialist, CNS to support NICU and Pediatrics at a well-respected acute care facility on California's Central Coast. This full-time role is based in a region known for its natural beauty, just a short drive from Monterey, Santa Cruz, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Big Sur. A great opportunity for a CNS looking for stability, strong benefits, and coastal living.

CNS NICU & Pediatrics Responsibilities

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Provide advanced nursing care to NICU and pediatric patients
  • Coach and support nursing staff on both units
  • Lead trainings, in-services, and clinical education
  • Consult on patient care and complex clinical cases
  • Help shape protocols and performance improvement initiatives
  • Participate in rounds and interdisciplinary meetings
  • Support integration of evidence-based practices and current research

CNS NICU & Pediatrics Requirements

  • Master's in Nursing with CNS certification (or eligible)
  • Current California RN license (or ability to obtain)
  • 2+ years of NICU or pediatric clinical experience
  • Confident educator and collaborative communicator
  • Able to pass pre-employment physical and DOJ background check
  • Willing to cover occasional weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts

CNS NICU & Pediatrics Compensation

  • $85.41$116.59/hr (DEO & Schedule)
  • $177,655 - $200,000 ++ Annual
  • $15,000 relocation assistance & $15,000 sign-on bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • California State Retirement (CalPERS) pension
  • 457 deferred compensation plan
  • CEU reimbursement and professional development
  • Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous PTO, sick time, and holiday schedule
HealthCare Recruiters International
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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