Registered Nurse - NICU

Jamaica Hospital

$116K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MUST HAVE Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
  • Current NYS RN License
  • BSN degree preferred
  • MUST HAVE minimum of 2 years of NICU experience
  • ACLS/BLS certification required
  • Strong observational and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and assess the condition of neonatal patients
  • Administer medications, IV fluids, and other prescribed therapies
  • Operate and maintain specialized NICU equipment (e.g., ventilators, incubators)
  • Provide feedings, including NG/G-tube or bottle/breast milk support
  • Assist with or perform medical procedures (e.g., intubation, CPR, PICC line insertion)
  • Communicate clearly with neonatologists and care teams
  • Document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately
  • Support and educate families throughout the infant's NICU stay

Benefits

  • Full 1199 Union Benefits
  • Flex Day & Night Shifts
  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent growth opportunities
  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of health professionals
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse - NICU

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center | Queens, NY
Flex Day & Night Shifts | Full-Time |Salary: $55.92/hr. Plus differentials & Full 1199 Union Benefits

About the Unit:
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center's Level III NICU is a 19-bed unit providing 24/7 care for premature and critically ill newborns. Staffed by experienced neonatologists, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists, the unit delivers comprehensive care using the latest medical technologies and evidence-based practices.

We are seeking experienced NICU Registered Nurses to join our multidisciplinary team. This position is ideal for professionals who are confident working in a high-acuity environment and are skilled in neonatal critical care.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and assess the condition of neonatal patients
  • Administer medications, IV fluids, and other prescribed therapies
  • Operate and maintain specialized NICU equipment (e.g., ventilators, incubators)
  • Provide feedings, including NG/G-tube or bottle/breast milk support
  • Assist with or perform medical procedures (e.g., intubation, CPR, PICC line insertion)
  • Communicate clearly with neonatologists and care teams
  • Document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately
  • Support and educate families throughout the infant's NICU stay

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Requirements
  • MUST HAVE Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification.
  • Current NYS RN License.
  • BSN degree preferred.
  • MUST HAVE a minimum of 2 years of NICU experience
  • ACLS/BLS required.
  • Must have strong observational and critical thinking skills.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Excellent growth opportunities and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of health professionals.

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