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How much do step down nicu jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average weekly pay for step down nicu in the United States is $2,449.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,865.38 and $2,980.77 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Step Down NICU?

A Step Down NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) is a specialized hospital unit designed for newborns who no longer need the highest level of intensive care but still require close monitoring and medical support before they can be transferred to a regular nursery or go home. Babies in a Step Down NICU may be stable but still need help with feeding, gaining weight, or managing mild health issues. This unit provides a transition between the traditional NICU and routine newborn care, ensuring that infants continue to receive appropriate attention as they grow stronger.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Step Down NICU nurse?

To thrive as a Step Down NICU Nurse, you need a solid background in neonatal nursing, critical care skills, and a valid RN license, often with additional neonatal certifications. Familiarity with monitoring equipment, neonatal ventilators, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is typically required. Compassion, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for supporting infants and their families during transitional care. These capabilities ensure the safe, high-quality care of vulnerable newborns as they progress toward recovery and discharge.

What are some common challenges nurses face when working in a Step Down NICU unit?

In a Step Down NICU, nurses often care for infants who are stable but still require specialized monitoring and support before discharge. Common challenges include managing high patient acuity, adapting to rapidly changing conditions, and supporting families through transitions. Nurses must be adept at balancing technical skills with emotional support, collaborating closely with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and social workers to ensure the best outcomes for each infant. The fast-paced environment also requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize care efficiently.

What is the difference between Step Down Nicu vs Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse?

AspectStep Down NicuNeonatal Intensive Care Nurse
CredentialsRN license, neonatal certificationRN license, neonatal certification
Work EnvironmentSpecialized unit for stable but high-risk neonatesIntensive care unit for critically ill neonates
Patient ConditionModerate to high-risk neonates requiring close monitoringCritically ill neonates needing intensive interventions
Job FocusMonitoring, stabilization, and routine careAdvanced life support, complex procedures

In summary, a Step Down Nicu nurse cares for neonates who are stable but still require close monitoring, whereas a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse handles critically ill infants needing intensive interventions. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in patient acuity and care environment.

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Infographic showing various Step Down Nicu job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,391 per year, or $61.2 per hour.

RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Quakertown, PA • On-site

Pediatric Specialty Care
Health Care and Social Assistance • 201 - 500 employees
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$38/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Salary Starting at $38.00 / Hour Overview

Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Quakertown, PA | Accessible from Bucks County, the Lehigh Valley, and Central New Jersey

Pediatric Specialty Care in Quakertown, PA is seeking Registered Nurses who are prepared for the acuity, complexity, and clinical responsibility involved in caring for medically fragile and technology-dependent children and young adults.

This is more than an opportunity to work with children. Our RNs provide skilled nursing care to residents with complex medical and developmental needs in a pediatric long-term care environment. We are especially interested in nurses with NICU or step-down NICU experience who understand the importance of close clinical observation, thoughtful intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and consistency of care.

Join our nursing team in Quakertown, PA in a part-time benefit eligible status

  • Day shift: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • 12-hour shifts
  • Every-other-weekend requirement for regularly scheduled positions

A Regional Opportunity for Pennsylvania and New Jersey Clinicians.

Pediatric Specialty Care at Quakertown is located in Bucks County, PA. Our location may be convenient for candidates throughout Hunterdon and Mercer counties, the Delaware River communities, and portions of the Lehigh Valley.

We welcome candidates from the Flemington, Milford, Stockton, Frenchtown, Lambertville, Pennington, Ewing, Trenton, Easton, and surrounding areas.

Bring Your High-Acuity Nursing Experience to Pediatric Specialty Care

If you have NICU, step-down NICU, or other relevant clinical preparation and want to provide skilled, relationship-centered care to medically complex children and young adults, we invite you to apply.

Benefits and Nursing Support

Eligible team members may receive:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • +$5.00-per-hour night-shift differential
  • Mentorship and clinical training, including 3 weeks of orientation traning
  • Supportive nurse-to-patient ratios
Responsibilities

What You’ll Do As a Registered Nurse at PSC Point Pleasant, you will:

  • Provide direct nursing care based on each resident’s medical, physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
  • Assess resident conditions and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
  • Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in a resident’s condition.
  • Carry out treatments and clinical interventions in accordance with established nursing practices and organizational procedures.
  • Communicate effectively with providers, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Help coordinate consistent, resident-centered care across shifts and disciplines.
  • Guide and monitor non-licensed care team members within the RN’s assigned scope.
  • Support clinical quality, resident safety, and regulatory compliance.
From Up to Qualifications

Educational Requirements and Qualifications for Registered Nurse (RN) (Pediatrics) - Who We’re Looking For:

We are seeking an RN who understands that caring for medically complex children requires more than an interest in pediatrics. Successful nurses in this environment bring clinical attentiveness, preparedness, sound judgment, and a commitment to learning each resident’s individual needs.

  • Credentials as a active Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania or applicable multistate license/qualifying multistate Nurse Licensure Compact license - including Ohio and West Virginia
  • Valid, current BLS/CPR and First Aid certification
  • NICU or step-down NICU experience is strongly valued; Training and work experience in a pediatric setting preferred
  • Meets the qualifications of a Child Care Supervisor as described in 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3800
  • Experience caring for medically fragile or technology-dependent children is welcomed.
  • Nurses who are new to pediatric long-term care may be considered based on their clinical preparation and relevant experience.
  • Recent graduates with relevant high-acuity clinical training are encouraged to apply.
  • Must be at last 21 years of age
  • This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
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