Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital

Summerville, South Carolina

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Eligibility: Critical Care

Posted Aug 1

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital workplace

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: NICU · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

What it pays

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services
Paid time off
Paid family leave
Long-term and short-term disability coverage
401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition assistance
Student loan assistance
Certification support
Dependent scholarships
Partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Fertility and family building benefits
Adoption assistance
Life insurance
Supplemental health protection plans
Auto and home insurance
Legal counseling
Identity theft protection
Consumer discounts
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k/Retirement
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance

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HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital

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HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, also known as Summerville Medical Center, is part of HCA Healthcare — one of the largest for-profit healthcare systems in the United States, operating 189 hospitals and approximately 2,600 ambulatory sites across 19 states and the…

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Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to giving critically ill newborns the best possible start in life? At HCA Summerville Hospital, our NICU team provides compassionate, evidence-based care to premature and critically ill infants while supporting families during some of their most important moments. We are seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse to join our highly skilled neonatal team.

As a NICU RN, you will provide direct nursing care to critically ill and premature newborns while collaborating with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, compassionate, and experienced in caring for high-risk neonatal populations.

What's around it?

In Summerville, SC

Summerville, SCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent: $1,526/mo
Household income: $81,046/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Summerville, SC

NeighborhoodsSummerville offers a distinct divide between master-planned developments and historic districts. Nexton ranks prominently for commuters due to its immediate access to Interstate 26, with neighborhoods like Brighton Park offering modern builds and walkable commercial hubs. Expansive master-planned communities such as Cane Bay Plantation, Summers Corner, and Carnes Crossroads provide extensive neighborhood amenities, though their sheer scale means driving several minutes just to exit onto main roads. In contrast, Historic Old Summerville surrounds Hutchinson Square with established character and century-old homes, while communities like The Ponds, Pine Forest Country Club, and Legend Oaks Plantation appeal to buyers seeking golf, preserved woodlands, or quiet residential enclaves.

Summerville offers a distinct divide between master-planned developments and historic districts. Nexton ranks prominently for commuters due to its immediate access to Interstate 26, with neighborhoods like Brighton Park offering modern builds and walkable commercial hubs.

Expansive master-planned communities such as Cane Bay Plantation, Summers Corner, and Carnes Crossroads provide extensive neighborhood amenities, though their sheer scale means driving several minutes just to exit onto main roads. In contrast, Historic Old Summerville surrounds Hutchinson Square with established character and century-old homes, while communities like The Ponds, Pine Forest Country Club, and Legend Oaks Plantation appeal to buyers seeking golf, preserved woodlands, or quiet residential enclaves.

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Getting aroundSummerville sits roughly 25 miles northwest of Charleston, meaning hospital workers commuting toward downtown medical centers face a typical drive of 30 to 45 minutes along Interstate 26. Peak shift-change hours bring noticeable delays, particularly where local traffic funnels onto Main Street or along newer access corridors like Nexton Parkway, where single-lane stretches can cause bottlenecks. Shift workers residing deep in expansive developments like Cane Bay must budget extra transit time simply to navigate internal parkways before reaching the interstate. Personal vehicles are essential, as regional transit connections to metropolitan job centers are minimal.

Summerville sits roughly 25 miles northwest of Charleston, meaning hospital workers commuting toward downtown medical centers face a typical drive of 30 to 45 minutes along Interstate 26. Peak shift-change hours bring noticeable delays, particularly where local traffic funnels onto Main Street or along newer access corridors like Nexton Parkway, where single-lane stretches can cause bottlenecks. Shift workers residing deep in expansive developments like Cane Bay must budget extra transit time simply to navigate internal parkways before reaching the interstate.

Personal vehicles are essential, as regional transit connections to metropolitan job centers are minimal.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: elevateteamcharleston.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: thehustedteam.com

OutdoorsThe crown jewel of local recreation is Azalea Park, a 12-acre downtown sanctuary featuring walking paths, ornamental ponds, tennis courts, and a permanent collection of bronze sculptures that anchor the town's B.I.R.D.S. sculpture tour. Water enthusiasts utilize the Ashley River and the Ashley River Preserve for kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and fishing beneath moss-draped cypress trees. While inland, Summerville residents enjoy access to South Carolina beaches, with Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, and Folly Beach all reachable within a 40-to-60-minute drive on days off.

The crown jewel of local recreation is Azalea Park, a 12-acre downtown sanctuary featuring walking paths, ornamental ponds, tennis courts, and a permanent collection of bronze sculptures that anchor the town's B.I.R.D.S. sculpture tour. Water enthusiasts utilize the Ashley River and the Ashley River Preserve for kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and fishing beneath moss-draped cypress trees.

While inland, Summerville residents enjoy access to South Carolina beaches, with Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, and Folly Beach all reachable within a 40-to-60-minute drive on days off.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: thehustedteam.com Source 2: discoversouthcarolina.com Source 3: elevateteamcharleston.com Source 4: visitsummerville.com

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Living in Summerville

Known as the Flowertown in the Pines and the historic birthplace of sweet tea, Summerville provides healthcare professionals with a quiet suburban retreat roughly 25 miles northwest of Charleston. For relocating nurses, the town balances small-town Lowcountry character against the modern comforts of expansive master-planned communities. Historic Old Summerville and Hutchinson Square anchor daily life with locally owned bistros like Oscar's, Saturday farmers markets, and events at the 12-acre Azalea Park. Meanwhile, master-planned developments such as Nexton, Cane Bay Plantation, and Summers Corner offer contemporary housing, neighborhood pools, and miles of integrated walking trails. Commuters traveling to regional healthcare facilities down the Interstate 26 corridor should plan carefully: living in Nexton offers direct highway access, whereas deeper subdivisions add travel time on congested feeder roads like Nexton Parkway and Main Street. Between sweltering summer humidity, active hurricane preparedness, and school rezoning driven by rapid growth, living here involves clear trade-offs, yet its warm community feel and proximity to coastal beaches make it a compelling home base.

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Summerville, SCFrom Census ACS 2024.