Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal ICU

Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

We are hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to premature and critically ill infants in our Level IV NICU. Working alongside a highly skilled neonatology team, you will deliver family-centered care, support positive patient outcomes, and help families navigate complex medical situations with compassion and expertise.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive nursing care based on each infant's medical, developmental, and family needs.
• Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient condition, including infants requiring intensive and specialized care.
• Collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate and support parents and caregivers throughout the patient's care journey.
• Promote patient and family-centered care through respectful communication, information sharing, participation, and collaboration.

Who You Are

• Licensed Registered Nurse with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
• Skilled in assessing patients, prioritizing care, and responding to changing clinical needs.
• Effective communicator who works collaboratively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Dedicated to providing compassionate, family-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Interested in caring for premature and critically ill infants in a specialized NICU setting.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care to infants and their families and meet the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply and join the WakeMed team.

Nursing Benefits/Highlights:

• Career Ladder – RN I – IV, depending on education and experience
• Sign-On Bonus and/or Relocation Incentive available for select positions
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free Onsite Parking
• Professional Development Opportunities

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care.

EOE

Registered Nurse Required

Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required

No Experience Required