Registered Nurse | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- $3,500 sign-on bonus
- BLS
- BSN
- RN license
How this pay compares
This posting states $42.86–$71.57 an hour. Open NICU nurse jobs in Minnesota post a median of $59.50 an hour, the middle half $57.22–$59.50, across 9 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. NICU nurses employed in Minnesota earn a median of $48.80 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
$3,500 Hiring bonus | $5,000 relocation assistance
What makes our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit such a great place to work?
Our RNs love working in the NICU because of the teamwork and supportive atmosphere that makes it feel like a family! The NICU also offers the ability to progress in your career and further your skills.
The St. Cloud Hospital’s Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit provides quality care to our tiniest and sickest of infants from age of viability and above. Our 36-bed state of the art NICU provides a combination single and pod style rooms, which allows for parents to stay with their infant 24/7, dedicated lactation support, Family Support Program, Respite room for parents, and air & ground transport, all while providing high tech care with heart.
- Schedule
- Full-time | 60-72 hours every two weeks | Onsite
- Day/night rotation | 12-hour shifts | 7am-7:30pm/7pm-7:30am
- Every other weekend (Fri-Sun) | rotating holidays
- Pay and Benefits:
- Pay based on experience and degree
- Associate/Diploma in nursing starting at $42.86 per hour
- Bachelor’s in nursing starting at $44.34 per hour
- Master’s in nursing starting at $45.82 per hour
- Pay range: $42.86 - $71.51 per hour
- Earn extra pay for working evening/night/weekend shifts
- $3,500 hiring bonus and $5,000 relocation bonus for eligible candidates!
- benefits : Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
- Qualifications
- Graduate from a nursing program and current MN RN license required
- BSN required within three years
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required
- NICU level III skill required
Please apply below so we can start the conversation. You're also welcome to contact our recruiter for this role before or after you apply. Patty McNary can be reached at 320-251-2700 x 54745 or mcnaryp@centracare.com
$3,500 Hiring Bonus Eligibility: To be eligible for the hiring bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full-time or part-time benefited position. Previous CentraCare/Carris employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire.
$5,000 Relocation Assistance Eligibility: Must accept a position that offers benefits and may not have worked for CentraCare in the last 9 months. Must currently reside more than 50 miles away from St. Cloud Hospital and relocate to within 30 miles of it.
CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, hiring and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time.
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
From CentraCare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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