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

Crouse Hospital

$82K — $106K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
  • Graduated from an accredited nursing degree program.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; must complete within 8 years for licenses obtained after 2017.
  • Graduate Nurses must obtain a NYS limited licensure work permit after graduation.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification mandatory.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification required post-orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional judgment based on the Crouse Hospital Professional Nursing Practice Model.
  • Adhere to legal responsibilities under the RN Scope of Practice, emphasizing safe care.
  • Assess, plan, diagnose, evaluate, and implement patient care plans.
  • Educate patients and families on health promotion and recovery.
  • Monitor patient responses throughout their hospital stay.
  • Utilize evidence-based practice to ensure quality care delivery.
  • Exhibit critical thinking skills in clinical problem-solving situations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance and FSA options.
  • 401K with employer contribution.
  • Life insurance fully covered by the company.
  • Tuition assistance and workforce development programs.
  • Access to Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
  • Discounts for hospital services, cafeteria, pharmacy, and select retailers.
  • YMCA subsidy program available for employees.
  • Competitive shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.
  • Career advancement through the Clinical Nursing Pathway Program.
Full Job Description
Crouse's 57-bed NeonatalIntensive Care Unit (NICU) is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide care to high risk infants/neonates. The NICU is the only level 4 in the region, covering a 14-county area in Central New York.

Pay Range: $39.78 - $51.50/hour.

$10,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs, $5,000 sign-on bonus for newly graduated RNs!

For candidates that are interested in the NICU- Next Academy will start Fall 2026. Schedule will be (2) 8hr and (2) 12 hour schedule.

Registered Nurse (RN) Position Responsibilities:
  • Provides professional judgment and knowledge of roles as it pertains to the Crouse Hospital Professional Nursing Practice Model.
  • Carries out duties and responsibilities per legal requirements under the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice, with emphasis on leading a culture of safe care.
  • Responsible for all activities requiring assessment, planning, diagnosing, evaluating, judgment, problem-solving, creating and implementing the plan of care.
  • Provides appropriate education to patients and families to promote health, facilitate rehabilitation and maintain wellness. Evaluates effectiveness and revises as appropriate.
  • Monitors and evaluates patient responses to treatment/plan of care during hospital stay.
  • Utilizes and engages in evidence based practice to deliver quality patient care.
  • Demonstrates characteristics and skills that promote critical thinking in clinical problem solving situations.

Registered Nurse (RN) Position Requirements:
  • Must have a current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Graduate from an accredited nursing degree program required.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred.
    • For RNs licensed in or after 2017, completion of a Bachelor's of Nursing Degree will be required within 8 years of the date the license was obtained.
  • If hired as a Graduate Nurse, a NYS limited licensure work permit must be obtained within ninety (90) days of graduation and the GN must successfully pass the NCLEX exam within 120 days of the beginning of employment to obtain the required professional nursing licensure with New York State.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification required after orientation has been completed.

Benefits Overview:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
  • Company paid life insurance.
  • Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
  • Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
  • YMCA Subsidy program.
  • Competitive Shift Differentials on Evenings, Nights and Weekends.
  • Clinical Nursing Pathway Program for Registered Nurses designed to foster career growth and progression. Learn more here: https://www.crouse.org/nursingpathway/

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