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Registered Nurse - NICU - Sign On Bonus Available

University Hospitals
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Mar 2026

About the role

Registered Nurse - NICU - Sign On Bonus Available  - (260001VK)

Description

 

Why Choose UH Rainbow's NICU: 

  • The Quentin & Elisabeth Alexander Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital represents the highest standard of NICU design, technology and clinical practice. 

     

  • Our Level IV NICU, is the highest level certified by the state of Ohio and the only comprehensive IV NICU in NEO. We have proudly held this designation for over two decades. 

 

  • Staffed and equipped to care for critically ill infants in need of emergency surgery or low birth weight babies born weighing less than two pounds, our unit unites advanced technology, the latest research and ranked clinical services in a homelike environment that has been pioneered by our team.

 

Why be a NICU Nurse:

  • We know that our nurses know our babies best. As a part of our award winning team, you will provide care for your baby, carefully watch for any changes, give medicines, and partner with other NICU team members to work together with parents to create a plan of care for your high-risk newborn. 

     

     

  • Joining the UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s NICU team comes with many benefits, including a sign-on bonus of $8,000 for experienced RN’s with at least 1 year of NICU experience. *All sign on bonus amounts are subject applicable taxes

 

What's Your Schedule:

  • Full time: Day/Night rotation 

  • Alternating weekend/holidays 
  • Some call shifts will be required 

**Straight Night shift  or part time opportunities may be available for experienced NICU RNs only that have at least 1 year of recent NICU experience

 

What's Your Next Step:

A limited number of positions are available, so apply today!

Chat with a recruiter about your interest. 

If selected to move on, you'll meet directly with our NICU Leadership Team and tour our unit!

 

Qualifications

 

Education
(BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, RN Diploma, ADN, or MN required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • 1 year of inpatient RN experience required. NICU or Newborn experience preferred. 
  • New Grad RN's outside of UH Rainbow Babies and Children's and the UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, are not being considered at this time.  
  • Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
  • Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Supp

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University Hospitals

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