Clinical Nurse - NICU

Clinical Nurse NICU

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Rotating

Position Purpose: Join the Level III NICU team at Holy Cross Health, where compassionate care meets advanced technology. Our NICU is known for putting patients and families first, supported by a collaborative and expert care team.

What You Will Do:

• Provide specialized nursing care for critically ill and premature infants
• Collaborate closely with Neonatologists, Pediatricians, Respiratory Therapists, and Social Workers
• Attend high-risk deliveries (e.g., multiple gestation, meconium, congenital anomalies)
• Administer medications, manage IV lines, and operate ventilators/CPAP
• Educate families on infant care and support discharge readiness
• Chart using Cerner EMR (transitioning to EPIC)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate degree required; BSN/MSN preferred)
• Current RN license with the Maryland Board of Nursing or a Compact State
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (additional life support certifications per unit requirements)
• NICU experience preferred

Position Highlights:

• Level III NICU with state-of-the-art monitoring and technology
• Supportive team and collaborative interdisciplinary care model
• Opportunities for professional growth in a high-acuity setting

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.
• Retention Bonus eligible (must have 1 year of prior experience in this unit)
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Pay rate: $37.88 $54.19

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George's, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health's high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.