Small Patients. Extraordinary Impact
Some nursing careers change lives. This one helps shape them from the very beginning.
As a NICU nurse, you'll provide specialized care to newborns who need extra support during their first days and weeks of life. From monitoring and treatment to family education and emotional support, you'll play a vital role in helping babies grow stronger while guiding families through an unforgettable journey.
The NICU team is committed to delivering exceptional, family-centered care in a nurturing and baby-friendly environment. Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll combine advanced clinical expertise with compassion, advocacy, and meaningful connections that extend far beyond the bedside.
What makes NICU special isn't just the medicine—it's the moments. The first time a parent holds their baby. The first successful feeding. The milestones that once felt impossible becoming reality.
If you're looking for a career where every day brings purpose, hope, and the opportunity to make a lifelong difference, NICU is waiting for you.
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Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois. Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State.
Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.
As our organization continues to grow and expand, we welcome skilled, dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us in delivering The Deaconess Difference: putting people at the center of everything we do, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.
Browse our site to learn more about our convenient locations, expert services, community involvement, and much more.
Our commitment to progressive, patient-centered care guides our work every day as our priorities are set and decisions are made with a local focus and direction.
