NICU Registered Nurse
Stockton, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a Level 3 NICU position requiring Cerner proficiency, NRP certification, and the ability to float to Peds and Postpartum.

Responsibilities

• Level 3 NICU in an acute care hospital setting with 30 beds and an average census of 22
• Patient population ranges from 22 weeks to term; high volume of sepsis, respiratory cases, preemies, drug withdrawal, and syphilis babies; no neonatal surgeries performed
• Patient ratios: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 in the NICU; 1:4 in Peds
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a); every other weekend required with potential for additional weekend shifts
• All NICU travelers are required to float to Peds and Postpartum, including taking couplet care assignments in Postpartum
• No transport call required for travelers
• Charge nurse present each shift; no nurse aides on unit
• RT staffed 24/7 (1–2 in unit); pharmacy available 24/7
• EMR: Cerner (required), HUGS for security, and Breast Milk Bridge (Cerner add-on for scanning breast milk)
• Monitoring: Philips monitors; nurses interpret basic arrhythmias and consult NNP or MD for confirmation — no monitor techs in the NICU
• Ventilators in use: High frequency vent, Draeger, Nitric Oxide, and Nava Ventilation
• IV pumps: Medifusion (transitioning to Alaris syringe pumps); large volume of IVs and TPN
• No ECMO; delivery nurse and RT attend high-risk deliveries
• 2-shift floor-specific orientation provided
• Provide care for critically ill neonates including preemies, high-volume sepsis and respiratory cases, drug withdrawal babies, and syphilis babies
• A neonatal nurse practitioner is in-house 7p–7a; a neonatologist is in-house 7a–7p and available overnight for critical infant oversight
• All MyJourney modules must be completed prior to arrival — travelers will be pushed back if modules are not completed, no exceptions
• A pass/fail sterile technique test (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) is administered on the first day of orientation
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Coverage required for 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), NRP, and PALS (pending certifications not accepted)
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Strong IV skills required given high volume of IV and TPN management
• Comfort working with surrogates required
• Comfort floating to Peds and taking couplet care assignments in Postpartum required
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to offer confirmation
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts