RN NICU Full-time
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 join our NICU team.

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.

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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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