RN - Neonatal ICU Fellowship

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Join Our Team at The Johns Hopkins Hospital - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN Fellowship

Are you a dedicated neonatal nurse looking to advance your career in a world-renowned institution? The Johns Hopkins Hospital's NICU, a 49-bed Level IV regional referral center, is seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses to join our dynamic team. Our unit cares for neonates from as early as 24 weeks gestation through full-term infants with complex congenital anomalies, providing comprehensive services such as immediate post-birth care, therapeutic hypothermia, and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation. Additionally, our NICU is a vital part of the Maryland Regional Neonatal Transport Team, ensuring rapid and safe ground and air transportation for our tiniest patients.

Fellowship Details :

The Johns Hopkins Hospital Neonatal RN Fellowship Program is a customized 16-week competency-driven, immersive clinical and educational experience. The goal of this program is focused on providing professional nurses with a minimum of one year of practice with the adult or pediatric population to pursue their desire to become a Neonatal ICU nurse. This program will teach the participant everything needed to become a successful neonatal ICU nurse. Participants will work closely with coordinators, unit educators, clinical experts, preceptors, faculty, and multidisciplinary team members. Courses are designed around a blended-learning curriculum, which combines a variety of teaching methods including : Web-based learning, lectures, skills practice, case studies, reflective practice, simulation, and clinical immersion with preceptorship. All course work and part of precepted time will occur during daytime hours prior to transitioning to permanent rotating shift. This structured curriculum approach allows the participants to transition from adult care or pediatric care while they are receiving support in their professional growth. This program provides emotional, psychosocial, and environmental support in an individualized manner for each participant.

Why Choose Hopkins

Supportive leadership fostering clinical excellence, lifelong learning, and a culture of safety.

State-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive neonatal care services.

Be part of a renowned institution committed to innovation and compassionate care.

Enjoy a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement contributions, and more. Learn more about our benefits here.

Position Details :

Role : Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse Fellowship

Shifts : 12-hour rotating day / night shifts

Responsibilities :

Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care; serve as a role model and mentor for team members; support clinical decision-making in complex situations; assist with patient assignments and unit operations.

Qualifications :

BSN / MSN from an accredited nursing program preferred. Applicants with an Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited program may be considered if enrolled in an accredited BSN / MSN program within one year of hire and completing the degree within five years.

Active Maryland or Compact RN license required.

BLS CPR certification (AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted).

Minimum of one year of RN experience in a hospital setting.

Ability to support evidence-based practices, independently make clinical decisions, and guide others in providing exceptional care.

Who Should Apply :

If you are passionate about neonatal care and ready to take your career to the next level, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Experience the Hopkins Way-where clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care come together.

Take the next step in your nursing career today. Apply now and become part of a team making a difference in the lives of our smallest patients and their families.

• Must have authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship applicants will not be considered).

Salary Range : Minimum 36.31 / hour - Maximum 56.28 / hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.