NICU Charge Registered Nurse
Laguna Hills, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a Level III NICU Charge RN position requiring a minimum of 3 years of NICU experience and active CA RN and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Position is based in a Level III NICU within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes neonates and infants, with a focus on 1:1 and 1:2 care ratios for high-acuity patients
• Role combines bedside nursing and charge nurse responsibilities, with a charge differential applied to shifts worked as charge
• Shift schedule is 3x12-hour nights, 19:00–07:30
• Weekend shifts are scheduled as needed to meet unit demands
• Floating is required, potentially between facilities within the same health system
• Medication system: Omnicell
• Documentation system: Epic (experience required)
• Communication framework: SBAR

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, NRP, and Advanced NRP
• Minimum 3 years of solid NICU experience required
• Level III, Level III+, or Level IV NICU experience required
• Charge nurse experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with high-risk deliveries and admission of high-acuity neonates required
• Proficiency required in: neonatal IV access (UAC, UVC, peripheral IVs), arterial line management, central line blood draws, and Omnicell medication system
• Proficiency required in respiratory support modalities including Bubble CPAP, HFNC, High Frequency Ventilation, Inhaled Nitric Oxide, Vapotherm, oscillators, chest tube management, and ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BiPAP/PEEP)
• Experience with neonates across all gestational ages (<24–28 weeks, 29–34 weeks, and >34 weeks) required
• Skills required include: dysrhythmia interpretation, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, phototherapy, sepsis workup, administration of blood products, neonatal dosage calculations, anti-seizure medications, IV vasopressors, neonatal abstinence syndrome management, seizure disorder management, APGAR scoring, phlebotomy, thermoregulation, and endotracheal tube suctioning
• Skills required include: oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tube placement and management, gavage/bottle/breast feedings, breastfeeding support and breast milk handling, lumbar puncture assistance, developmental care, and patient/family teaching
• Isolation precautions experience required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates are welcome to apply; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will be considered at the local rate
• All time-off requests must be disclosed at the time of initial consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration
• A full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required for consideration