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Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Neonatal ICU is accountable for the coordination and delivery of nursing care across the continuum, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and care transitions. 

RNs practice within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and are responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all aspects of care. 

Unit Overview

This role supports care across Mayo Clinic's NICU environments, including:

• Level III NICU (Eisenberg 35)
  • 24-bed, family-centered unit with 21 private rooms
  • Focus on premature and medically complex infants requiring specialized ICU care
  • Integrated Neonatal High-Risk Delivery Team supporting delivery resuscitation and stabilization 
• Level IV NICU (Mary Brigh 3B & Transport Team)
  • State-of-the-art unit caring for the most critically ill neonates
  • Includes surgical, cardiac, and multisystem conditions
  • Features a specialized Neonatal Transport Team for regional transfers 

Both areas operate within a closed staffing model, adjusting schedules based on patient volume and acuity. 

Patient Population & Care Scope

Care provided spans a wide acuity range, including:

• Premature infants (moderate to extremely premature)
• Infants requiring respiratory support (CPAP, BiPAP, ventilation, high-flow)
• Nutritional support (breastfeeding, bottle feeding, tube feeding, TPN)
• Observation and medical management of neonatal conditions
• Advanced therapies including surgical care, therapeutic hypothermia, and dialysis (Level IV)
   

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to neonatal patients
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning and implementation
• Educate and support patients' families
• Supervise and guide nursing interventions and team members
• Participate in high-risk deliveries, stabilization, and resuscitation (as applicable)
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Potential for leadership roles such as preceptor or mentor

What Makes This Role Unique

• Exposure to both Level III and Level IV NICU populations
• Opportunity to participate in high-risk deliveries and transport care
• Strong emphasis on family-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Leadership and professional development opportunities embedded in practice
   

The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role. 

For New Graduate Nurses: Please apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting, which is specifically designed to support new graduate RNs. Visit the Nurse Residency webpage for program details including current and upcoming application windows. Within the Nurse Residency application process, you may indicate work units and specialties of interest. If selected to move forward, you will meet with a Nursing Placement Coordinator who will help you explore Mayo Clinic opportunities that are best aligned with your current and future professional goals. Together, we'll identify a work area that provides an excellent foundation for your nursing career. 
This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification. 

Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). If graduated from a nursing program that was not accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA, at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is required.

All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
 

• One year of professional RN experience required
• NRP preferred/required depending on role
• NICU or critical care experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to family-centered care and continuous learning
   

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Experience working in a team environment. Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred. Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting. Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.
Current RN license by applicable state requirements. 

BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers). 

Positions that are not on campus may not require current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency as determined by the work area. 
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.