Nice NICU to work?

iyqyqr · Apr 25, 2008

I have been a NICU nurse 26 years and have worked in 11 different units. This past year I've been traveling, so I've worked in three Level 3 units and all have pluses and minuses. My favorite unit for many reasons was Sacred Heart in Spokane, WA. Nurses had input into design that was sweet, homey; the staff worked well together and with most of the neos, they staffed by acuity. Spokane is a great city, very outdoorsy. Think about what aspects of your job your job you like now. Are you looking for more of that, or a new challenge, or a different geographic locale? I made lists of different designed units I wanted to see, units known for great developmental care, units that were ranked as the top 10-15 by US News and Business Mag and Child Life Mag. As a traveler, that's how I choose where I'll work and this year has been a great experience!! Best of luck.

NICUgirl77 · Apr 25, 2008

I have been working at Children's Mercy in Kansas City since I graduated and love it! It is a 60 bed brand new level 3 unit with the most critical babies in the city. The staff, including management , is really great to work with too. I know the mid-west doesn't seem like the most exciting place to live but KC is a really cool city. We are currently using travelers since we are so busy all the time.

jawh7b · Sep 17, 2009

I suggest looking into SLH-plaza NICU as well. They have a beautiful NICU and wonderful staff.

WittleOnesRN · Sep 17, 2009

Community Hospital in Fresno, CA has an AWESOME dept with staff that works VERY well together!! We are hiring too!