Avoid this NICU - Registered Nurse CommonSpirit Health Employee Review

1.0
Feb 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Stable babies 1:2 ratio They give you free scrubs

Cons

Escalation to structured conversations instead of real-time coaching. No clear guidance. Outdated practices (e.g., drawing caffeine levels weekly if a baby is on caffeine, regardless of dose), and many more. Support is minimal at best (I received one shift of orientation when I was supposed to have at least 3–6). Textbook nurse bullies. Textbook profit over patient safety. Textbook fly-by management style. Nurses will complain if you have too many blankets or not enough. Unsafe narcotic wasting and counting system (they do it by hand on a spreadsheet , no joke). Low retention rate, especially for a NICU. In the span of eight months, 6–7 people quit. Management is performative and will literally lie to you.

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CommonSpirit Health Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you appreciated aspects of the NICU unit. We are committed to maintaining a supportive, respectful work environment and ensuring safe, high-quality care for our patients. If you’re open to it, we encourage you to talk with your HR Business Partner to discuss the serious concerns you've shared. We hope to hear from you and thank you for taking the time to share.

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5.0
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Pros

Very strong support from upper management, inclusive environment.

Cons

The units do not work well together, a lot of animosity between unites.

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CommonSpirit Health Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience and for your recommendation. It's wonderful to hear that you've experienced strong support from leadership and an inclusive work environment. We know that supportive leaders and engaged teams play an important role in creating a positive workplace and delivering exceptional care. We also appreciate your feedback regarding collaboration between units. Strong teamwork across departments is essential to both the employee and patient experience, and insights like yours help us identify opportunities to strengthen communication and partnership throughout our organization. Thank you for all you do in support of our mission and the communities we serve!
1.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Flexible schedule, work from home, no weekends.

Cons

Pay increases annually are minuscule and insulting if you qualify for it. The pay range for the job description currently is $18-$31/hr, however an employee who has been working in this role for 25+ years doesn't even make the highest amount so it seems pretty unattainable. Micromanaging and favoritism are very prevalent.

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