Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Company: Adventist Health
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: January 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Lead for a nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff /n $25,000 hiring incentive available to those who qualify! Hiring incentive may be paid out in increments. /n The estimated base pay for this position is $53.61 to $80.34. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. /n Differential detail: /n /n - Evening Shift: $1.50/hour /n - Night Shift: $6.00/hour /n /n Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had. /n POSITION SUMMARY: RN, Nurse Lead, NICU /n The RN, Nurse Lead, NICU works with Department Manager and Director to ensure the planning, coordination and provision of nursing care to patients on specified units and shifts. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to nursing and ancillary personnel, commensurate with their scope of practice. Promotes the use of best practices in the delivery of patient care. Facilitates Lean Daily Management activities. Works collaboratively with leadership to promote professional nursing practice and behavior. /n JOB REQUIREMENTS: RN, Nurse Lead, NICU /n Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential. Must be fluent in spoken and written English. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position. /n EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE: /n /n - Associate degree or equivalent: Required /n - Bachelor's degree (BSN): Preferred /n - Minimum one year of previous NICU experience: Required /n - Previous charge nurse experience in acute care setting: Preferred /n /n LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: /n /n - Current CA RN license: Required /n - AHA-BLS-HCP: Required /n - PALS: Required /n - NRP: Required /n - RNC: Preferred /n /n/n Organizational Requirements: /n Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. /n/n/n Adventist Health Job ID 36158. Posted job title: rn, nurse lead, nicu, full time, nights About Adventist Health Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being. Benefits - Continuing Education - Bereavement - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Health Care FSA - 403b retirement plan - Employee assistance programs - Life insurance - Holiday Pay - 401k retirement plan - Sick pay - Health savings account

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