Registered Nurse - NSCU

UnityPoint Health•Moline, IL

About The Position

Join Our Neonatal Special Care Unit and Make an Impact on Tiny Lives. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you will bring professional nursing knowledge and clinical expertise to care for neonates and their families. Nurses in our Level II Neonatal Special Care Unit (NSCU) practice in alignment with the ANA Code of Ethics and the UnityPoint Health Philosophy of Nursing, collaborating closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other caregivers within the Professional Nurse Practice Model. Our Moline campus features private and double-occupancy rooms for neonates requiring specialized care, while Bettendorf offers both private rooms and open bay layouts. We care for infants from 30 weeks gestation, following AWHONN guidelines, with highly trained staff providing consistent care across both campuses. This closed unit, where nurses float only within Maternal Child, offers flexible scheduling to support work-life balance while allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of newborns and their families. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Education: Diploma from an RN program.
License(s)/Certification(s): Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in primary state. Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must possess and maintain ACLS

Responsibilities

Provide specialized nursing care to newborns including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and supporting infants with complex medical needs such as prematurity, respiratory distress, or congenital conditions.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including neonatologists, pediatricians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for infants and provide emotional support and education to families.
Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards in neonatal care, maintaining meticulous documentation, and staying current with best practices in neonatal nursing including advanced life support and infant resuscitation techniques.