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Clinical Nurse Specialist NICU

CommonSpirit Health
Carmichael, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026
*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our *Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS),* you will help Mercy San Juan Medical Center's nursing staff by advancing the practice of nursing and fostering professional development within our 40-bed Level III NICU so staff can provide the highest quality evidence-based care to our most vulnerable patients.

Every day you will lead clinical activities and projects, apply advanced clinical expertise and promote evidence-based practices within the neonatal department. You will be expected to role model critical thinking, sound nursing judgment, effective communication and strong teamwork.

To be successful in this role you must possess advanced clinical expertise specific to neonatal care, a deep understanding of evidence-based practice, and proven abilities in collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership.

  • Provides clinical expertise to the nursing unit and programs
  • Mentors staff in their professional growth
  • Demonstrates knowledge of current research and evaluates the results into clinical practice
  • Participates in community education, lectures to schools, institutions and professional groups/organizations
  • Participates in program and or project development

We are offering a $15,000 sign-on in addition to relocation for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements

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*Job Requirements**Required*

  • Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience as an RN in NICU (Level III)
  • Active Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license with a specialty in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association

*Preferred*

  • RNC (Registered Nurse Certified) certification
  • Two (2) years of experience as a NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

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*Pay Range*

$77.80 - $104.19 /hour

Salary : $78 - $104

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