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Conway Regional

RN- Nursery

Conway, AR · On-site

Our Nursery is an 8 bed Level II special care nursery unit which provides care to newborns ... The RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope ...

Conway Regional

RN- Nursery

Conway, AR · On-site

Our Nursery is an 8 bed Level II special care nursery unit which provides care to newborns ... The RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope ...

Conway Regional

RN- Nursery

Conway, AR

Our Nursery is an 8 bed Level II special care nursery unit which provides care to newborns ... The RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope ...

Emerson Health

$37 - $74/hr

Rn - Special Care Nursery Schedule: Part Time Pay Range: $36.78 - $73.57 / Hourly Shift: Eve/Night shift Hours: 7pm-7:30am About this role Registered Nurse - Neonatal / Level II Nursery $9,000 Sign ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average weekly pay for special care nursery rn in the United States is $1,917.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,471.15 and $2,298.08 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Special Care Nursery RN?

A Special Care Nursery RN is a registered nurse who specializes in caring for newborns who require extra medical attention but do not need the intensive care provided in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). These nurses monitor vital signs, administer medications, assist with feeding, and support families during their baby's hospital stay. They often work with premature infants or those experiencing health complications, ensuring these newborns receive appropriate care until they are ready to go home.

What are common challenges faced by Special Care Nursery RNs, and how can they manage them?

Special Care Nursery RNs often encounter challenges such as caring for premature or medically fragile infants, managing fluctuating patient acuity, and supporting anxious families during stressful times. Effective communication, strong teamwork with neonatologists and pediatric specialists, and ongoing education in neonatal care are key to overcoming these challenges. RNs in this role benefit from developing resilience, maintaining attention to detail, and utilizing hospital support resources to ensure high-quality patient care while also looking after their own well-being.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Special Care Nursery RN?

To thrive as a Special Care Nursery RN, you need expertise in neonatal care, critical thinking, and a current RN license with additional neonatal certifications such as NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program). Familiarity with neonatal monitoring systems, infusion pumps, and electronic health records is typically required. Compassion, attention to detail, and strong communication skills set outstanding nurses apart in this specialized environment. These skills are crucial to ensure the safety, well-being, and optimal development of vulnerable newborns while supporting their families.
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Special Care Nursery RN

CommonSpirit Health

Silverdale, WA • On-site

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Where You'll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
St. Michaels Medical Center delivers approximately 2000 babies annually and is the only hospital on the Kitsap Peninsula that offers obstetrical, delivery and postpartum care. We are proud to be recognized as among the country's top performing programs, designations that are only awarded to maternity care programs that maintain exceptional outcomes, and deliver patient focused care.
  • U.S. News & World Report recognizes St. Anne Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Michael Medical Center as High Performing Hospitals for Maternity Care (2024-2025).
Our offerings include High-Risk Pregnancy Care, Level II Special Care Nursery with a partnership with the Neonatal Practitioner Team from Seattle Children's Hospital, 24-hr OB Hospitalists, Childbirth and Family Education Classes, Breastfeeding support both inpatient and outpatient, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC), and a volunteer doula program to provide physical and emotional support to pregnant patients both before and after childbirth.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Special Care Nursery RN, you will provide care to critically ill neonates and preemies as young as 32 weeks gestation. The Special Care Nursery RN must be able to attend both low and high risk deliveries when needed and be able to assist with stabilization and transport of infants born prior to 32 weeks gestation. This position will also be responsible for delivering care to postpartum women and newborns on a rotating basis. St.Michael Medical Center Special Care Nursery is Level II NICU.
Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.
  • Adheres to the department's and hospital's policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility.
  • Administers, oversees and documents the adminstration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healchare practitioner and in accordance with hospital poilicy.
  • Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements
  • Assess and cares for post-partum and newborn patients
  • Identifies full-term infants at risk for complications and provides appropriate care to the full-term infant with complications
Please take a virtual tour of our Family Birth Center at SMMC:
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Job Requirements
Required
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing;
  • Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
  • Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification. Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
Preferred
  • One year of related work experience is preferred or completion of NICU / Mother/Baby Education Program after hire.
  • National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification Low Risk Neonatal or NICU preferred
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification completion within 6 months of date of hire.

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