NICU RN
Apple Valley, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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 III NICU position requiring 2 years of RN experience including at least 1 year in specialty and a California RN license.

Details

• Level III NICU averaging 190 births per month
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:00 to 06:30
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Weekend rotation every other weekend, may exceed based on unit needs
• No on-call requirements
• May float to Mother/Baby unit for couplet care if experienced
• Epic charting system used

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (compact license must be in hand at time of submission)
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP (NRP Advanced preferred, or willingness to obtain before start)
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year in NICU specialty
• Candidates with less than 2 years RN experience but with Level IV NICU experience may be considered
• Community hospital experience required
• Travel experience required, though candidates with 2+ years NICU experience may be considered without prior travel experience
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience managing neonates across a range of gestational ages including <24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and >34 weeks
• Experience with respiratory support including CPAP, HFNC, oscillators, ventilator management, and Vapotherm preferred
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years within a comparable specialty/setting

Additional Information

• Provide high-acuity neonatal care including attendance at high-risk deliveries
• Perform skills such as APGAR scoring, developmental care, thermoregulation, and phlebotomy
• Support patient and family education and breastfeeding/breast milk handling
• Manage conditions such as NAS, seizure disorders, NEC, and neonatal sepsis
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking available on-site
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities within the system
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO requests must be submitted upfront at time of consideration, as post-offer requests may not be granted
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within a 50-mile radius
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility