Clinical Nurse Specialist, CNS – NICU & Pediatrics

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – NICU & Pediatrics
Acute Care Hospital Setting
Full-Time, Permanent
Monday–Friday | 8-Hour Day Shifts
$85.41–$116.59/hr | $177,653–$242,507 Annually
$5,000 Relocation Assistance / Sign-On Bonus
Exceptional Benefits | CalPERS Pension
Marina, CA

HealthCare Recruiters International (HCRI) is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatrics at a respected acute care hospital on California's beautiful Central Coast. This opportunity offers a consistent weekday schedule, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to advance clinical excellence in neonatal and pediatric care.

CNS – NICU & Pediatrics Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical consultation and nursing expertise across NICU and Pediatrics, with primary emphasis on the NICU.

• Support both departments based on average daily census and clinical needs.

• Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and educator for nursing staff.

• Lead clinical education, staff development, training, and in-services.

• Consult on complex patient care and participate in interdisciplinary rounds.

• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical practices, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with nursing leadership to improve patient outcomes and clinical performance.

• Report to the Director of Nursing Education, with a dotted-line relationship to the Director of Women's & Children's Services.

CNS – NICU & Pediatrics Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing with CNS certification or eligibility.

• Current California RN license or ability to obtain.

• Minimum 2 years of NICU or pediatric clinical experience.

• Strong clinical education, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and DOJ background check.

CNS – NICU & Pediatrics Schedule

• Full-time, permanent position, 40 hours per week.

• Monday–Friday, 8-hour daytime shifts.

• No routine weekend or on-call requirements.

• Additional coverage only under extreme circumstances.

CNS – NICU & Pediatrics Compensation & Benefits

• $85.41–$116.59/hour, depending on experience.

• $177,653–$242,507 annualized base compensation.

• $5,000 sign-on bonus / relocation assistance.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance and long-term disability.

• California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) pension.

• 457 deferred compensation plan.

• CEU reimbursement and professional development.

• Generous PTO, sick time, and paid holidays.

• Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program.