staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $31-47 per hour

Lila Medlink LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a nursing job in Show Low, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Staff

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Level II Special Care Nursery (SCN / NICU) | Direct Hire

Location: Show Low, AZ

Employment Type: Permanent / Direct Hire (Full-Time, 36 hrs/week)

Pay Rate: $31.00 – $47.00 / hour (DOE)

Bonus Package: Up to $15,000 Total ($10,000 Sign-On Bonus + $5,000 Relocation Assistance)

Shift: 12-Hour Nights (18:00 – 06:30) | 36 Hours Guaranteed
 

Position Overview

A premier regional medical center in Show Low, Arizona is seeking a compassionate, skilled Level II Special Care Nursery (SCN) / NICU Registered Nurse for a full-time, direct-hire night shift position. Deliver specialized neonatal care in an intimate 8-bed Level II Special Care Nursery supported by 24/7 NNP and Neonatology coverage within a community hospital delivering ~800–900 births annually.

Why Apply?

• Generous Incentive Package: $10,000 sign-on bonus plus $5,000 relocation assistance ($15,000 total bonus package).
• Collaborative Clinical Setting: Work in an 8-bed SCN unit with dedicated 24/7 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) and Neonatology availability.
• Balanced Lifestyle: Live and work in the scenic White Mountains of Arizona, known for outdoor recreation, cool mountain weather, and a family-friendly community.
• Focused Acuity: High-acuity neonatal cases requiring higher-level interventions are stabilized and airlifted directly to specialized centers in Phoenix.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care and monitoring to moderate-risk neonates and premature infants in an 8-bed Level II Special Care Nursery.
• Administer medications, initiate IV access, manage phototherapy, and monitor neonatal vital signs and feeding progressions.
• Support stabilization protocols for neonates requiring medical transfer or transport to tertiary care facilities.
• Partner with mothers and families on infant care, breastfeeding/nutrition support, and discharge education.
• Collaborate closely with NNPs, neonatologists, pediatricians, and labor & delivery clinical teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of recent clinical RN experience in a Level II Special Care Nursery (SCN) or Level II/III NICU.
• Active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license or valid Compact / Multi-State RN license.
• Active AHA BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications.

Role & Employment Type: Direct Hire / Permanent (2 Open Positions); 36 hours/week guaranteed on 12-Hour Nights (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM). Base Compensation: $31.00 – $47.00/hour based on neonatal nursing experience. Bonus Incentives ($15,000 Total): $10,000 Sign-On Bonus: Paid in two installments ($5,000 at 90 days; $5,000 at 12 months) with no repayment penalty. $5,000 Relocation Assistance: Paid on the first paycheck; requires a 1-year commitment (repayable if leaving prior to 12 months). Unit Dynamics & Scope: 8-bed Level II Special Care Nursery (SCN); ~800 to 900 births per year. 24/7 on-site/on-call NNP and Neonatology availability. High-acuity neonates are stabilized and airlifted to Phoenix. Required Certifications: Active AHA BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required. Submission Packet Checklist: Clean resume (showing facility names, bed size, and dates in MM/YY), completed cover page, SCN/NICU skills checklist, Nursys license verification (AZ or Compact), and professional references (if available). Requires 2+ years of SCN/NICU experience.

About Lila Medlink LLC

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Guaranteed Hours