RN, NICU

Nemours Children's Health Wilmington, DE, US

Job Description

At Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurses play an essential role in providing lifesaving care to the region’s most fragile newborns. As Delaware’s only Level IV NICU, we deliver the highest level of neonatal care — supporting infants with the most complex medical and surgical needs, including those requiring ECMO support. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to work full-time, nightshift.

Join a Team That’s Growing and Thriving

Nemours Children’s is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric health care, backed by the strength and stability of the Nemours Foundation, which has guided and supported our mission for decades. Our commitment to Whole Child Health drives everything we do — addressing not just physical health but emotional, social, and financial well-being. And we know that starts with our own people.

We are investing in our talent and focused on becoming the healthiest workforce—empowering nurses to flourish, grow, and lead the healthiest generations of children.

Our continued growth is reinforced by national recognition. U.S. News & World Report ranked our Neonatology program among the Top 25 in the nation for 2025–2026, highlighting the exceptional care our teams provide and the opportunities available for nurses who want to grow within a high-performing NICU.

About Our NICU

Provides care for up to 32 critically ill infants, expanding to 46 beds with our upcoming $130 million campus investment in maternal-fetal health and NICU services.
Part of a rapidly growing neonatology program — expanded by 50% in the past five years.
Integrated with our Advanced Delivery Program, offering immediate, comprehensive care for babies with known congenital conditions.
Offers full-spectrum medical and surgical management across all organ systems, including respiratory, cardiac, neurologic, gastrointestinal, and metabolic care.

Qualifications And Experience

Previous Level III or IV NICU experience strongly preferred
Minimum one year of nursing experience required
Current Delaware or Multistate Compact RN license
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Adaptability and comfort in fast-paced, unpredictable environments
American Heart Association BLS (required upon hire)

What We Offer

Medical, Dental and Vision – Four levels of medical coverage are available, including fertility care and prescription drugs for associates and their families.
Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO will accrue according to your role and length of service. There are six paid holidays annually, and one day of paid volunteer time off.
Paid Parental Leave – New parents receive 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% of pay.
Tuition Reimbursement – Reimbursement available on approved courses to maximum of $5,250.
Retirement Savings Plan – There is a 403(b) plan with immediate participation and matching contributions.
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance – Basic Life Insurance is paid equal to one time your annual salary, up to a maximum of $500,000.
Short- and Long-Term Disability – All associates are automatically covered by our short-term disability coverage with income protection for disabilities caused by illness, accident or injury that are not work-related, at 60% of your salary.

Why choose us?

At Nemours Children’s, you’ll be part of a culture that supports innovation, compassion, and perseverance. Here, nurses who love to teach, build new programs, and rise to challenges can truly flourish. As part of our story of growth, you’ll find opportunities to expand your skills, collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, and make an impact on families when they need it most.

Be part of a team that’s investing in the future of children’s health—and in you.

Apply today to join our NICU nursing team at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .

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Health Information Documentation Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods, ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form Licenses and Certifications - Required BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Licenses and Certifications - Preferred CNML - Certified Nurse Manager and Leader - American Organization for Nursing Leadership Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. Primary Location Address 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here