RN NICU
Mason City, Iowa
- Eligibility
- NeonatologyPedsCritical & Intensive Care
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- NICU
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Posted Jul 22
The work and the unit
- Unit
- NICU
- Specialty
- NICU · Neonatology · Peds · Critical & Intensive Care
- Setting
- Hospital
Staffing and support
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
Schedule and commitments
- Shift
- Nights
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
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Do you qualify?
- License
- Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa required. Check your license
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferredPreferred
- Experience
- Previous experience in well or ill newborn, and / or obstetric care and / or acute care preferred.Preferred
What's around it?
Living costs about 12% below the US average
- Median rent
- $882/mo
- Household income
- $64,804/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
- Employment type · Full time
- Shift · Night Shift
Our Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has 10 beds and provides advanced, specialized support for newborns who need additional monitoring or intermediate‑level care, allowing families to remain together within the same unit. Together, these features reflect our commitment to safety, compassion, and high‑quality maternal and newborn care.
Job summary
This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care with the multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursing standards. NICU Nurse is specifically responsible for the care of the well and ill newborn who may require neonatal intensive care services. Birth Center and Pediatrics are considered "sister" units and staff float are expected to float between these units.
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Position qualifications
Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Previous experience in well or ill newborn, and / or obstetric care and / or acute care preferred.
Special Skills and Competencies
- Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider-American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.
- Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines
- Completes Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
NICU / Neonatal is open from year one. Residencies hire in directly, and the unit's level sets the work.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?