Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
Full-time, and Part-time Opportunities Available | Great New Rates

Full-time options:


* 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period)


* 0.75 FTE (60 hours per pay period)

Part-time:


* 0.6 FTE (48 hours per pay period)

At Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurses play an essential role in providing lifesaving care to the region's most fragile newborns.

As Delaware's only Level IV NICU, we deliver the highest level of neonatal care - supporting infants with the most complex medical and surgical needs, including those requiring ECMO support.

Join a Team That's Growing and Thriving

Nemours Children's is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric health care, backed by the strength and stability of the Nemours Foundation, which has guided and supported our mission for decades.

Our commitment to Whole Child Health drives everything we do - addressing not just physical health but emotional, social, and financial well-being.

And we know that starts with our own people.

We are investing in our talent and focused on becoming the healthiest workforce-empowering nurses to flourish, grow, and lead the healthiest generations of children.

Our continued growth is reinforced by national recognition.

U.S.

News & World Report ranked our Neonatology program among the Top 25 in the nation for 2025-2026, highlighting the exceptional care our teams provide and the opportunities available for nurses who want to grow within a high-performing NICU.

About Our NICU


* Provides care for up to 32 critically ill infants, expanding to 46 beds with our upcoming $130 million campus investment in maternal-fetal health and NICU services.


* Part of a rapidly growing neonatology program - expanded by 50% in the past five years.


* Integrated with our Advanced Delivery Program, offering immediate, comprehensive care for babies with known congenital conditions.


* Offers full-spectrum medical and surgical management across all organ systems, including respiratory, cardiac, neurologic, gastrointestinal, and metabolic care.

Qualifications and Experience


* Previous Level III or IV NICU experience strongly preferred


* Minimum one year of nursing experience required


* Current Delaware or Multistate Compact RN license


* Strong communication and teamwork skills


* Adaptability and comfort in fast-paced, unpredictable environments


* American Heart Association BLS (required upon hire)

What We Offer


* Medical, Dental and Vision - Four levels of medical coverage are available, including fertility care and prescription drugs for associates and their families.


* Paid Time Off (PTO) - PTO will accrue according to your role and length of service.

There are six paid holidays annually, and one day of paid volunteer time off.


* Paid Parental Leave - New parents receive 6 weeks of paid leave ...