$38–$60/hr
Hospital
12-hour day/night
RN license
Job Description
Capstone Healthcare Staffing seeks a compassionate NICU Registered Nurse to provide specialized care to premature and critically ill newborns in a hospital setting.
In this role, you will perform comprehensive neonatal assessments, manage ventilators and critical drips, administer medications, and closely monitor vital signs and lab results.
You will collaborate with neonatologists and an interdisciplinary team, support and educate families, and maintain strict safety and infection control standards.
Capstone offers a culture of care, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in high-acuity neonatal care across diverse healthcare settings.
Location & Routes
- Base city: Rochester, MN
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active RN license required.
1–2+ years of ICU/critical care experience.
BLS and ACLS required. CCRN preferred.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What ICU experience do I need?
Most ICU roles require 1–2 years of recent critical-care experience. Travel ICU contracts typically expect 2+ years. New grads can apply to ICU residency programs offered by many hospitals.
Which certifications are required?
BLS and ACLS are required. CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is preferred and often comes with a pay differential.
What does the schedule look like?
Most ICU positions run three 12-hour shifts per week — either days (7a–7p) or nights (7p–7a) — with weekend and holiday rotations.
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Rochester is a working healthcare town: major Minnesota hospitals and health systems drive consistent demand year-round. Most nursing openings around Rochester, Minnesota fall into three buckets — staff hospital roles, per diem and PRN shifts, and travel/agency assignments tied to med-surg, ICU, ER, and travel nurse roles.
Whether you want a steady staff schedule in Rochester or per diem flexibility across Minnesota, the mix of major Minnesota hospitals and health systems keeps demand steady. RNs with active Minnesota licensure and 1+ year of acute-care experience tend to clear the highest pay around Rochester, Minnesota.