Neonatal ICU RN (Nights)

Neonatal ICU RN (Nights)—step into a high‑acuity, heart‑forward career where tiny victories feel huge, night shift camaraderie fuels growth, and a NICU Nurse helps families celebrate milestones that matter most ✨.

This NICU Nurse opportunity invites purpose-driven clinicians to thrive in a mission-first, patient-centered culture known for clinical excellence, low infection rates, and trusted outcomes; a Neonatal ICU RN (Nights) will join an innovation-forward environment featuring advanced monitoring, streamlined EHR workflows, real-time quality dashboards, and leadership that listens through shared governance, town halls, and frontline-led improvement, all supported by award-winning workplace practices, professional ladders, and transparent pathways from NICU Nurse to charge, educator, or clinical specialist.

On the NICU team, a Neonatal ICU RN (Nights) will practice in a Level III newborn intensive care setting with 24/7 multidisciplinary support; this NICU Nurse will benefit from a partnership with a nationally renowned children’s hospital where board‑certified neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners co‑manage patients for seamless, subspecialty-backed care; access to pediatric specialty services and research collaboration extends expertise beyond the bedside.

Reporting to the NICU Nurse Manager and collaborating closely with the Neonatology leadership team, a Neonatal ICU RN (Nights) delivers direct and indirect total nursing care, prioritizes evidence-based practice, and supervises assigned personnel while partnering with respiratory therapy, lactation consultants, pharmacy, PT/OT, social work, and case management. This NICU Nurse leverages strong interpretive skills and clear verbal, written, and electronic communication to coordinate high-acuity care, document precisely, and support quality and safety initiatives in a friendly, diverse, and highly collaborative team that values mentorship, precepting, and continuous learning.

Qualifications for the Neonatal ICU RN (Nights) include a Bachelor’s in Nursing, at least one year of acute care experience, and an active RN licensure in Virginia or a Compact state; this NICU Nurse will find robust onboarding, night-shift support, specialty certification incentives, and access to advanced clinical protocols and decision support that empower confident practice and compassionate, family-centered care.

Based in Northern Virginia, a Neonatal ICU RN (Nights) enjoys a lifestyle that blends energy and ease: expect four-season outdoor escapes on the, Potomac River kayaking, concerts at Wolf Trap, galleries and museums just across the river, and pro sports within easy reach; the region’s diverse food scene, top-rated schools and universities, leading job market, strong healthcare access, and vibrant arts and cultural festivals create daily inspiration; with Metro access, robust highways, bikeable corridors, and quick hops to two major airports, commuting and travel stay convenient.

Competitive compensation for a Neonatal ICU RN (Nights) includes market-leading base pay with night and weekend differentials, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, and much more; to explore how this NICU Nurse role can elevate your career and impact, connect today with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter for a confidential conversation and take the next step with confidence.