Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU - RN

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

* Medical:
Multiple plan options.

* Dental:
Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

* Vision:
Affordable plan with national network.

* Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

* Retirement:
Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Why Mayo Clinic

At Mayo Clinic, you will be part of a highly collaborative team at one of the top-ranked healthcare systems in the nation. Our Nursing Care Model integrates relationship-based care with evidence-based practice to support individualized, high-quality care for patients and families.

We are committed to supporting our staff through competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and a culture grounded in teamwork, respect, and professional growth.

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Neonatal ICU is accountable for the coordination and delivery of nursing care across the continuum, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and care transitions.

RNs practice within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and are responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all aspects of care.

Unit Overview

This role supports care across Mayo Clinic's NICU environments, including:

* Level III NICU (Eisenberg 35)

* 24-bed, family-centered unit with 21 private rooms

* Focus on premature and medically complex infants requiring specialized ICU care

* Integrated Neonatal High-Risk Delivery Team supporting delivery resuscitation and stabilization

* Level IV NICU (Mary Brigh 3B & Transport Team)

* State-of-the-art unit caring for the most critically ill neonates

* Includes surgical, cardiac, and multisystem conditions

* Features a specialized Neonatal Transport Team for regional transfers

Both areas operate within a closed staffing model, adjusting schedules based on patient volume and acuity.

Patient Population & Care Scope

Care provided spans a wide acuity range, including:

* Premature infants (moderate to extremely premature)

* Infants requiring respiratory support (CPAP, BiPAP, ventilation, high-flow)

* Nutritional support (breastfeeding, bottle feeding, tube feeding, TPN)

* Observation and medical management of neonatal conditions

* Advanced therapies including surgical care, therapeutic hypothermia, and dialysis (Level IV)

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to neonatal patients

* Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning and implementation

* Educate and support patients' families

* Supervise and guide nursing interventions and team members

* Participate in high-risk deliveries, stabilization, and resuscitation (as applicable)

* Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives

* Potential for leadership roles such as preceptor or mentor

What Makes This Role Unique

* Exposure to both Level III and Level IV NICU populations

* Opportunity to participate in high-risk deliveries and transport care

* Strong emphasis on family-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership and professional development opportunities embedded in practice

The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.

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