Research Registered Nurse I/II, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Research Registered Nurse (RN) I/II - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Make a Difference in Neonatal Research

Join Cincinnati Children's and play a vital role in advancing groundbreaking research that improves outcomes for our most vulnerable patients. As a Research RN, you will partner with leading investigators to conduct clinical research studies involving infants and families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This unique opportunity combines direct patient interaction, research coordination, and collaboration across multiple healthcare organizations.

What You'll Do

• Screen, enroll, and support study participants and their families in NICU research studies.
• Coordinate and conduct research activities in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Collect, document, and manage study data to ensure research integrity and quality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams to advance neonatal care.
• Travel to affiliated NICUs at the University of Cincinnati and Good Samaritan Hospital to conduct research activities as needed (travel is not required between sites on the same day).

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure required.
• NICU nursing experience strongly preferred, with a minimum of three years of experience ideal.
• Experienced Research Nurses without NICU experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient engagement skills.

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday
• 80 hours bi-weekly
• Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation is required, including:
• Approximately one weeknight every two weeks
• One weekend every two months
• Holiday coverage as assigned

Compensation

Research RN I: $67,537.60 - $87,112.00 annually

Research RN II: $74,297.60 - $94,744.00 annually

Starting salary ranges are based on a 40-hour work week and will be determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Why Cincinnati Children's?

At Cincinnati Children's, you'll contribute to innovative research that shapes the future of neonatal care while working alongside nationally recognized experts in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. Your work will directly support discoveries that improve the health and well-being of infants and families locally and around the world.