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.