Registered Nurse, NICU

Registered Nurse- Neonatal ICU and Continuing Care Nursery

Registered Nurse in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: NICU and CCN

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Nights

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,000 with a minimum of 10 months of inpatient experience

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our department is the region’s only Level III NICU, working closely with neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, residents, pediatric subspecialists, respiratory therapists, and neonatal nutritionists here to care for our littlest patients, 24 hours a day.

The Registered Nurse role in the NICU offers the opportunity to provide specialized, compassionate care to critically ill and premature newborns while supporting families and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote the best possible outcomes for each infant.

The Registered Nurse Will:

• Provide specialized nursing care to premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborns in the NICU.
• Continuously assess vital signs, respiratory status, neurological status, and overall clinical condition.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, nutrition, and other treatments safely according to provider orders.
• Monitor and manage specialized equipment, including ventilators, incubators, cardiac monitors, and infusion pumps.
• Support newborns with feeding, thermoregulation, developmental care, and comfort measures.
• Recognize changes in a newborn’s condition and promptly communicate concerns to the neonatology team.
• Educate and support parents and families, encouraging bonding and participation in their infant’s care.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 36
• Schedule: 7p-7a
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and holiday rotation

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Sign-On Bonuses: If applicable, Sign-On bonuses are paid to external hires only and are not applicable to internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after one-year post-separation from Baystate Health
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.
• Additional Benefits: Shift differentials, weekend differentials

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills  

• Successfully passed Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• 1 year of NICU experience

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

Education:

Diploma in Nursing (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$41.82 - $54.06 - $66.30

 

 

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