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Registered Nurse NICU

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Ascension

Destin, Florida

Eligibility
RN
Shift
Nights
Unit
NICU

Posted Aug 28 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

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About this role

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Destin, FL
  • Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
  • Department: NICU

Schedule

Night | Full-Time

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How you'll make an impact in this role

Deliver advanced, direct nursing care to critically ill and premature newborns in alignment with established NICU policies and clinical protocols.

Track, document, and communicate subtle changes in neonatal condition, vital signs, and development to physicians and the care team.

Serve as the primary coordinator across neonatologists, specialists, and therapies to carry out complex medical orders and optimize clinical outcomes.

Assess post-acute needs and partner with families and the care team to prepare safe, comprehensive discharge plans for delicate infants.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Certification specializing in The S. T. A. B. L. E Program preferred.

Education

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What additional requirements you'll need

  • At least one year of NICU RN experience

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Application details and notices

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

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What additional requirements you'll need: At least one year of NICU RN experience Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity: Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system w· from this posting

Requirements

  • RN
  • Florida RN License or Compact State License

Benefits highlights

  • Health insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
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  • Parental leave
  • NPHPU

Place

City
Destin, Florida
State price level
3% above the national average

Florida index 103.4, where 100 is the national average.

Destin sits on Florida's Emerald Coast, where sugar-white beaches meet warm Gulf waters. Known as 'The World's Luckiest Fishing Village,' this Panhandle gem offers a laid-back coastal lifestyle with a small-town feel. Outdoor enthusiasts will find year-round boating, fishing, and beach access just minutes from home.

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NICU / Neonatal is open from year one. Residencies hire in directly, and the unit's level sets the work.

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