Staffing, in the hospital's own words
NICU Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, From Hospitals' Own Postings
23 jobs open today in 12 states. The ratio each open neonatal ICU (NICU) nursing job's own posting states for its unit, quoting the hospital's sentence, so you can compare what NICU units say they staff to before you apply. Of the 23 postings here, 1:1 to 1:3 is stated most often (7), then 1:2 to 1:3 (4) and 1:3 (4). Read every night from the employers' own job boards, each quoting its posting.
Which states set NICU staffing by law
California: Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios
General acute care hospitals must keep licensed nurse-to-patient ratios by unit, for example 1:2 in critical care and 1:5 in medical-surgical units.
“Commencing January 1, 2005, the licensed nurse-to-patient ratio in medical/surgical care units shall be 1:5 or fewer at all times.” Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a) (source: Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a))
Oregon: Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios
Hospital nurse staffing plans must ensure unit ratios such as 1:2 in intensive care and 1:4 in medical-surgical units.
“In a medical-surgical unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than four patients.” ORS 441.765(2)(j) (source: ORS 441.765(2)(j))
Virginia: Staffing formula for some units
Virginia hospital regulations set numeric nursing formulas for obstetric and newborn units only, such as one nursing personnel per six to eight postpartum patients.
“If the postpartum unit is organized as a separate nursing unit, staffing shall be based on a formula of one nursing personnel for every six to eight obstetric patients.” 12VAC5-410-441(J) (source: 12VAC5-410-441(J))
Each from the state's own code or regulations. Other states set a staffing committee or public reporting instead: every state's law.
Newest NICU nursing jobs stating their ratio
The newest 23 of 23, newest first, each with the sentence its posting offers it in.
- Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Fort Wayne, IN1:1 to 1:2. “...care in an acute-care setting. Patient assignments may follow a 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Orientation is scheduled during weekday hours over two...”$2,536–$2,702/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - San Bernardino, CA1:1. “...20-bed Level III neonatal intensive care unit with patient ratios of 1:1 and 1:2. Common patient populations include newborns with congenital abnormalities,...”$2,364–$2,437/wk
- Travel RN NICU — Voorhees, NJ — $2509 Est. Wkly - Voorhees, NJ1:2. “...and managing high-frequency ventilation. The patient ratio is 1:2, and documentation is preferred to be done via Epic. Responsibilities Administer care...”$2,510/wk
- RN NICU PRN1:2 to 1:3. “...Unit caring for infants 23 weeks gestation and up Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity Number of Beds: 13 Department Specifics: Level III...”
- Registered Nurse- Level II NICU, Nights1:1 to 1:3. “...MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGARLAND Level II NICU is a 12 bed unit with a 1:1-3 ratio. We are hiring for FT Night shift to support the unit. Ideal candidates...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Burbank, CA1:3. “...charge experience. Additional Information: Patient ratios are 1:3 on days, nights, and weekends. The unit cares for patients with suspected sepsis,...”$2,054/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Riverside, CA1:2. “...Information: 13-week assignment. Typical patient ratios are 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3. Responsibilities may include line placement and intubation procedures....”$2,339/wk
- Travel RN NICU — Albuquerque, NM — $2204 Est. Wkly - Albuquerque, NM1:1 to 1:4. “...experience preferred. Experience with patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4. Certifications/Licensure Current BLS certification. NRP (Neonatal...”$2,205/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Renton, WA1:1 to 1:3. “...has approximately 20 beds with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3 based on acuity and staffing. Electronic charting is used, and orientation...”$2,409/wk
- RN NICU Seasonal PRN1:1 to 1:4. “...team member. Patient Population: 22 weeks GA - Term Patient Ratios: 1:1-4 Number of Beds: 83, 8 bed Tiniest Texans unit, average daily census 50 Unit selling...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Yakima, WA1:1 to 1:3. “...and neonatal resuscitation equipment. Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 based on acuity. Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) care includes eat, sleep,...”$2,265/wk
- Travel RN, NICU - Spokane, WA1:1 to 1:3. “...experience in an NICU setting Experience managing a patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:3 Certifications/Licensure Current RN license (Compact license preferred) BLS...”$2,269/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Sylva, NC1:3. “...care, and maintaining patient ratios of approximately 1:3. Scrub attire is required; any scrub color is acceptable. Benefits The benefits of...”$1,858/wk
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Nursery (NICU)1:1 to 1:3. “...as well as convalescing with nurse to patient ratios that range from 1:1 to 1:3. Primary nursing is encouraged and contributes to family satisfaction. There...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Longmont, CO1:1 to 1:3. “...includes six beds and generally maintains nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3. Common patient conditions include hypoglycemia, patients receiving...”$2,182/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Neenah, WI1:2 to 1:3. “...NICU is a Level III, 22-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity. Candidates must be hard workers, resilient, and capable...”$2,343/wk
- RN - NICU1:2 to 1:3. “...multisystem dysfunction. Our nurse to patient ratio is usually 1:2 or 1:3 depending on the acuity of the patient. They practice family-centered rounding...”
- Travel RN, NICU - Edmonds, WA1:2. “...to newborns and infants. Maintain appropriate patient ratios of 1:2. Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure Active Washington State RN license....”$2,252/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Spokane, WA1:1. “...in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; experience with patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, 1:3; proficiency in charting using Epic; experience in a community hospital or...”$2,135–$3,077/wk
- Registered Nurse - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care1:1 to 1:3. “...Practitioners are on site 24/7. Nurse - Patient Ratio All Shifts: 1:1-3 Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Day/Night Rotation $10,000 sign-on bonus with commitment...”$34.00–$48.00/hr
- NICU Registered Nurse1:3. “...Shift: Night Shift 7pm-7am Details: 11 Beds, RN : Patient Ratio - 1:3 for feeder/growers, 1:2 if CPAP, intubated, and 1:1 for critical patients Prefers at...”
- RN NICU Seasonal1:2 to 1:3. “...Unit caring for infants 23 weeks gestation and up Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity Number of Beds: 13 Department Specifics: Level III...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Durango, CO1:3. “...and manage postpartum mother and baby couplet care up to a 1:3 ratio. Unit Specifics: Level II NICU with 6 beds (expandable to 8), staffed according...”$2,167/wk
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Frequently asked questions
How many NICU nursing jobs stating their ratio are open?
23 open today, at 7 employers in 12 states, the most in Texas (5), Washington (5), California (3). Each row quotes the sentence its posting offers it in.
How much do these jobs pay?
Each job here shows the pay its posting states. The ratio is the unit's own statement in its posting; pay is the posted range.
Which employers have NICU nursing jobs stating their ratio?
The employers listed on this page: each has NICU nursing jobs stating their ratio open today, read from its own job board.
What nurse-to-patient ratio do NICU units state?
Of the 23 postings here, 1:1 to 1:3 is stated most often (7), then 1:2 to 1:3 (4) and 1:3 (4). Each row quotes its hospital's own sentence; a unit's ratio moves with its patients' acuity, so ask at the interview.
Which states have a NICU nurse-to-patient ratio law?
California (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a)), Oregon (ORS 441.765(2)(j)) and Virginia (12VAC5-410-441(J)), by their own code: General acute care hospitals must keep licensed nurse-to-patient ratios by unit, for example 1:2 in critical care and 1:5 in medical-surgical units. Hospital nurse staffing plans must ensure unit ratios such as 1:2 in intensive care and 1:4 in medical-surgical units. Virginia hospital regulations set numeric nursing formulas for obstetric and newborn units only, such as one nursing personnel per six to eight postpartum patients. Other states set a staffing committee or public reporting instead of numbers.