Clinical Nurse Specialist, CNS

• NICU & Pediatrics Hospital Setting Full-Time; Permanent | Exceptional Benefits $85.41
• 116.59/hr ($177,652
• 217,652 annually at 40 hours/week) $15,000 Relocation + $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Marina, CA HealthCare Recruiters International (HCRI) is hiring a Clinical Nurse Specialist, CNS to support NICU and Pediatrics at a well-respected acute care facility on California's Central Coast .

This full-time role is based in a region known for its natural beauty, just a short drive from Monterey, Santa Cruz, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Big Sur. A great opportunity for a CNS looking for stability, strong benefits, and coastal living. CNS

• NICU & Pediatrics Responsibilities Full-time, 40 hours per week Provide advanced nursing care to NICU and pediatric patients Coach and support nursing staff on both units Lead trainings, in-services, and clinical education Consult on patient care and complex clinical cases Help shape protocols and performance improvement initiatives Participate in rounds and interdisciplinary meetings Support integration of evidence-based practices and current research CNS•NICU & Pediatrics Requirements Master's in Nursing with CNS certification (or eligible) Current California RN license (or ability to obtain) 2+ years of NICU or pediatric clinical experience Confident educator and collaborative communicator Able to pass pre-employment physical and DOJ background check Willing to cover occasional weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts CNS•NICU & Pediatrics Compensation $85.

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• 116.59/hr (DEO & Schedule) $177,655
• $200,000 ++ Annual $15,000 relocation assistance & $15,000 sign-on bonus Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance and long-term disability California State Retirement (CalPERS) pension 457 deferred compensation plan CEU reimbursement and professional development Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program Generous PTO, sick time, and holiday schedule

Pay:

$85,000.00

• $217,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you currently certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), or are you eligible to obtain CNS certification? Do you currently hold an active California Registered Nurse (RN) license, or are you eligible and willing to obtain one? How many years of clinical nursing experience do you have in NICU and/or Pediatrics? Minimum requirement is 2+ years of experience. Which areas do you have direct clinical experience in?

Select all that apply:

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatrics, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, (PICU), Neonatal/Pediatric clinical education, None of the above Do you have experience educating, coaching, or providing clinical support to nursing staff? Do you have experience developing or implementing evidence-based clinical practices, protocols, quality improvement, or performance improvement initiatives? Are you comfortable consulting on complex NICU and/or pediatric patient cases and participating in interdisciplinary rounds? Are you willing and able to work full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, including occasional weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as needed? Are you able to commute to or relocate to the Marina/Monterey, California area for this position? Are you able to successfully complete a pre-employment physical and California DOJ background check?

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person