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What is a neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $74.75 an hour? That's $155,490 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 55,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreNeonatal Intensive Care Unit HospitalistUS Average
Salary
9.0

Avg. Salary $155,490

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
10.0

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 19.91%

Black or African American 3.79%

Hispanic or Latino 6.43%

Unknown 4.09%

White 65.62%

Gender

female 77.78%

male 22.22%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.5

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist

  1. Explore neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist education requirements

    Most common neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist degrees

    Bachelor's

    34.8 %

    Master's

    21.7 %

    Associate

    17.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    IV48.46%
    Resuscitation29.41%
    Vital Signs22.13%
  3. Complete relevant neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New neonatal intensive care unit hospitalists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist resumes.
  4. Research neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist duties and responsibilities

    • Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, while utilizing new technology to enhance patient outcomes.
    • Assist physician with peritoneal catheter insertion.
  5. Apply for neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist salary

The average neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist salary in the United States is $155,490 per year or $75 per hour. Neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist salaries range between $60,000 and $400,000 per year.

Average neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist salary
$155,490 Yearly
$74.75 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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