RN Virtual Interview Day December 2nd - NICU - Extremely Low Birth Weight Unit

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Extremely Tiny Baby Unit within Neonatal Services. The team cares for some of the most fragile patients, including extremely premature infants born as early as 22 weeks gestation. The unit provides advanced, high-acuity care for critically ill newborns who may require complex respiratory support, surgical management, and multidisciplinary care. Nurses develop expertise in caring for micro-preemies and infants with complex medical and surgical conditions, while partnering closely with families throughout their care journey.

Vanderbilt’s level IV tertiary care NICU is organized into specialized pods for focused, diagnosis-specific care and provides care to more than 1,400 fragile newborns each year. The role offers specialized training, access to advanced technology and clinical teams, and a collaborative environment. NICU experience is preferred, but candidates without NICU experience are encouraged to apply and will receive extensive training.

The position is scheduled for nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, for 36 hours per week. A virtual interview day is scheduled for December 2, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with same-day offers available.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• Registered Nurse licensure.
• One year of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrate strong critical-thinking and teamwork skills.
• Have a passion for delivering family-centered care.

Nice To Haves

• NICU experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient care needs across the continuum.
• Analyze comprehensive information pertinent to patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.
• Employ strategies to promote health and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available.
• Vanderbilt Nursing Tuition Reimbursement.
• RN Loan Repayment Program.
• Affordable high-quality health plan options.
• Dental and/or vision plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (flex PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed