Registered Nurse-NICU

Nemours Children's Health•Wilmington, DE

About The Position

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The NICU is Delaware’s only Level IV unit and provides lifesaving care to critically ill newborns with complex medical and surgical needs, including infants requiring ECMO support. The unit can care for up to 46 infants and provides full-spectrum medical and surgical management across respiratory, cardiac, neurologic, gastrointestinal, and metabolic systems. It is integrated with the Advanced Delivery Program to provide immediate, comprehensive care for babies with known congenital conditions. The NICU is part of a rapidly growing neonatology program that has expanded by 50% over the past five years. The hospital has invested $130 million in maternal-fetal health and NICU services, and its Neonatology program was ranked among the nation’s Top 25 by U.S. News & World Report for 2025–2026. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, develop skills, and contribute to care for children and families.

Requirements

At least one year of nursing experience.
Current Delaware or Multistate Compact RN license.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Adaptability and comfort in fast-paced, unpredictable environments.
American Heart Association BLS certification required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous Level III or IV NICU experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care to critically ill newborns in a Level IV NICU.
Care for infants with complex medical and surgical needs, including those requiring ECMO support.
Contribute to full-spectrum medical and surgical management across respiratory, cardiac, neurologic, gastrointestinal, and metabolic systems.
Work as part of the NICU team and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts.

Benefits

Medical coverage with four levels of coverage, including fertility care and prescription drugs for associates and their families.
Dental and vision coverage.
Paid time off accrued according to role and length of service.
Six paid holidays annually.
One day of paid volunteer time off.
Six weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of pay.
Tuition reimbursement for approved courses, up to $5,250.
403(b) retirement savings plan with immediate participation and matching contributions.
Basic life insurance equal to one times annual salary, up to $500,000.
Basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Short-term disability coverage with income protection at 60% of salary for qualifying non-work-related illness, accident, or injury.
Long-term disability coverage.