NICU RN
Oakland, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Level IV NICU position requiring at least 2 years of Level III/IV NICU experience and PICU experience.

Details

• Level IV NICU post-op surgical unit with mixed acuity
• Neonatal patient population including <24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and >34 weeks gestation
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Variable weekdays with every other weekend minimum
• Floating to other units and facilities required as needed, within a 75+ mile radius
• Epic EMR used

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of submission
• BSN required
• AHA BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Level III/IV NICU experience required
• PICU experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history
• Proficiency with IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP) and various respiratory support modalities
• Experience with neonatal medication administration including anti-seizure meds, antibiotics/antivirals, and IV vasopressors
• Experience with GI care including feedings, ostomy care, and management of gastroschisis/omphalocele
• Skills in developmental care, patient/family teaching, phlebotomy, thermoregulation, and infection control
• 2 professional references from most recent employer required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive neonatal nursing care in a Level IV NICU, including surgical and high-acuity patients
• Perform specialized procedures such as lumbar puncture assistance, ICP monitoring, and therapeutic hypothermia
• Support patients with conditions including NAS, seizure disorders, NEC, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Accepts local candidates at the same pay rate as travelers
• Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review
• All requested RTO must be disclosed and approved by the manager at time of offer, with no additional requests accepted mid-contract
• RTO is not permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment
• Travel pairs are allowed but generally will not be placed on the same unit, and married couples may not work together on the same unit