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Cdh Nursing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Registered Nurse (NICU)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$1.9K - $2.0K/wk

... CDH, MAS, NEC, TEF/EA, abdominal wall defects, BPD, and pulmonary hypertension • Provide pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative neonatal nursing care • Administer medications ...

Registered Nurse (NICU)

Brookhaven, GA · On-site

$1.9K - $2.0K/day

... CDH, MAS, NEC, TEF/EA, abdominal wall defects, BPD, and pulmonary hypertension • Provide pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative neonatal nursing care • Administer medications ...

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How much do cdh nursing jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for cdh nursing in the United States is $90,935.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $103,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a CDH Nurse in a hospital setting?

As a CDH Nurse, your daily responsibilities often include closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and managing ventilatory support for infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. You'll collaborate closely with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and surgeons to coordinate care plans, and frequently provide emotional support and education to families. Documentation of patient progress and participating in family care conferences are common duties. This role is fast-paced and highly collaborative, requiring continuous communication with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cdh Nursing position, and why are they important?

To excel in CDH Nursing (Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Nursing), you need specialized knowledge in neonatal or pediatric intensive care, along with an active RN license and experience in critical care settings. Familiarity with advanced life support equipment, ventilators, and EMR systems is typically required, as well as certifications like PALS or NRP. Strong critical thinking, emotional resilience, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are essential for delivering complex care, supporting families, and ensuring the best outcomes for critically ill infants with CDH.

What is a CDH Nursing job?

A CDH (Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia) nursing job involves caring for newborns and infants diagnosed with CDH, a condition where the diaphragm fails to fully develop, allowing abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity. Nurses in this role work in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) alongside doctors and respiratory therapists to manage breathing support, monitor vital signs, and assist with surgical interventions. They provide specialized care, educate families about the condition, and offer emotional support throughout treatment and recovery. Strong critical thinking and neonatal experience are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Cdh Nursing job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,935 per year, or $43.7 per hour.
RN Staff Nurse Outpatient Oncology Infusion Full time

RN Staff Nurse Outpatient Oncology Infusion Full time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Warrenville, IL • On-site

$34.50/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 11 days ago


Northwestern Medicine rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 385 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

158th of 886 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The RN Staff Nurse Outpatient reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • A Registered Nurse is a clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and health team members, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. As a professional nurse utilizes critical thinking, therapeutic communication, and interpersonal relationship building skills and strives to improve team effectiveness, system processes and patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities:
  • Nursing process--Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
  • Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care.
  • Involves patient/family to participate in their care, including teaching, continuum of care and discharge planning.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors incorporating the National Patient Safety Goals.
  • Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding methods to manage pain.
  • Demonstrates effective hand-offs to the next healthcare provider.
  • Assumes required on call assignments.

Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing required for all new hires after 01/01/2011
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
  • One year of experience in similar role
  • CPR - Basic Life Support
  • CPR - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
    • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
      • This is not required in Cost Center 2050-Endoscopy Lab
      • This is not required in Cost Center 2084 - CDH OPIC
      • This Is not required in Outpatient Oncology departments
      • Candidates have up to 6 months after hire to complete for Cost Center 2130 - Outpatient Pediatric
  • CPR - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
    • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
      • This is not required in Cost Center 2084 - CDH OPIC
      • This Is not required in Outpatient Oncology departments
      • This is not required in Cost Center 2130 - Outpatient Pediatric

Preferred:
  • Three years of experience in a similar role

Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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