# Clinical Nurse Specialist, CNS- NICU & Pediatrics

- **Company:** HealthCare Recruiters International
- **Location:** Marina, 93933, US
- **Employment type:** FULL_TIME
- **Salary:** USD 85.41 per year
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05T13:53:06+00:00
- **Apply:** https://hcrnetwork.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist-cns-nicu-pediatrics-marina-ca/

## Description

**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**





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




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




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




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




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Consult on complex patient care and participate in interdisciplinary rounds.




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




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




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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**





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




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Current California RN license or ability to obtain.




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Minimum 2 years of NICU or pediatric clinical experience.




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Strong clinical education, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.




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





**CNS – NICU & Pediatrics Schedule**





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




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Monday–Friday, 8-hour daytime shifts.




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No routine weekend or on-call requirements.




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Additional coverage only under extreme circumstances.





**CNS – NICU & Pediatrics Compensation & Benefits**





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




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




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




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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.




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Life insurance and long-term disability.




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California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) pension.




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457 deferred compensation plan.




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CEU reimbursement and professional development.




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Generous PTO, sick time, and paid holidays.




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Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program.