Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Chandler, AZ, 85224
Job Type : Part Time
Salary : 35-58.63 HOUR
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.
Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.
- Provides comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care to achieve desired health outcomes for the patient.
- Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient.
- Demonstrates accountability for own ethical behavior, and supports ethical practice by addressing and/or escalating issues.
- Serves as an advocate for patients needs by demonstrating holistic care practices.
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize and adapt to changes in patients condition (i.e. Lab, vitals, signs and test values) in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.
- Utilizes SBAR format tool to notify physicians, and other providers of clinical findings, performs nurse-to-nurse report at the bedside.
Required
- Registered Nurse: AZ, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 90 Days and
- Stable Program, within 12 - months and
Preferred
- One year level IIEQ or III or
- NICU experience
- National Certified Counselor, upon hire
Located in the Phoenix, Ariz., suburb of Chandler, the Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 429-bed, not-for-profit hospital with more than 2,600 team members and almost 1,000 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. Chandler Regional joined the Dignity Health system in 1999, but has been part of the community for more than 50 years. The hospital includes a Level I Trauma Center, a Heart and Vascular Center, a Wound Healing Center, a Family Birth Center and many additional services. Dignity Health Chandler Regional, Mercy Gilbert, and Arizona General Hospital Mesa awarded $422,000 in grants to support five community projects led by 15 local organizations. Since 1991, Dignity Health's Community Health Improvement Grants program has provided $91 million to nearly 3,800 health projects, focusing on vulnerable and underserved populations.
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Frequently asked questions
Neonatal ICU nurses in Chandler rely on sharp critical thinking and quick decision-making to manage the high-acuity needs of newborns. At Catholic Health Initiatives, teamwork and constant patient monitoring are essential to deliver specialized care while maintaining composure in urgent situations.
Catholic Health Initiatives fosters professional development through certifications like the Neonatal Resuscitation Program and offers mentorship opportunities. Their comprehensive training and collaborative culture encourage NICU nurses at Chandler Regional Medical Center to advance in clinical expertise and leadership roles.
Key certifications include AZ RN licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and STABLE certification within the first year. These credentials align with local healthcare standards and ensure nurses are prepared for the specialized demands of neonatal intensive care.
This role involves delivering tailored, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill newborns, continuously assessing vital signs, and collaborating seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams. Nurses also advocate for patient comfort and respond dynamically to changing clinical conditions.
Demand for neonatal ICU nurses in Chandler remains robust due to the region's expanding healthcare facilities. With several hospitals seeking qualified RNs specialized in neonatal care, competition is moderate but favors candidates with strong certifications and hands-on NICU experience.
Nurses specializing in neonatal intensive care in Chandler typically earn between $75,000 to $95,000 annually. This reflects regional living costs and the specialized skill set required, with potential increases based on experience and certifications.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes accountability and patient advocacy, encouraging NICU nurses to uphold ethical standards by addressing concerns promptly. This approach ensures holistic care aligned with the organization's mission and community values.
Neonatal ICU nurses focus exclusively on newborns requiring critical support, unlike broader pediatric ICU roles which cover wider age ranges. Their expertise centers on neonatal physiology, resuscitation techniques, and family-centered care during the earliest stages of life.
Yes, Catholic Health Initiatives participates in local grants supporting vulnerable populations, enhancing neonatal care outreach. Nurses often engage in programs promoting infant health education and post-discharge support, reflecting the hospital’s commitment to community well-being.