NICU RN
Laguna Hills, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a NICU III/IV position requiring 3 years of Level IV NICU experience and high-risk delivery attendance.

Details

• Work in a Level III/IV Neonatal ICU setting
• Patient population includes neonates under 24-28 weeks and 29-34 weeks gestation
• Attend high-risk deliveries as part of unit responsibilities
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
• Floating required to L&D with possible floating between OCM and SMC facilities
• Weekend scheduling as needed to meet unit needs
• No on-call requirements
• Uses EPIC documentation system
• Travelers scheduled based on hospital census

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and Advanced NRP certifications required (NRP also listed)
• Minimum 3 years of solid NICU experience required, Level IV preferred though Level III with focused 1:1/1:2 and high-risk delivery/admit experience may be considered
• Previous charge nurse experience required, though training will be provided during orientation if needed
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial and central line management, UAC/UVC care, and administration of blood products and emergency medications
• Experience with neonatal respiratory support including CPAP, HFNC, high frequency ventilation, oscillators, nitric oxide, and ventilator management
• Competency in neurologic care including seizure disorder management and therapeutic hypothermia
• 1 professional reference required, within the last 2 years
• Current Nursys verification required, pulled within 2 weeks of consideration, with no license violations

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care including developmental care, patient/family teaching, and thermoregulation
• Perform neonatal dosage calculations and administer anti-seizure medications, antibiotics, antivirals, and IV vasopressors
• Support breastfeeding and manage infant feedings including bottle, breast, and gavage methods
• Assist with procedures such as lumbar puncture and ICP monitoring
• Manage isolation precautions, PPE, and sepsis work-ups for infectious disease control
• Local candidates accepted, though at a lower rate for those within 50 miles of the facility
• Previous permanent staff members of the facility are not eligible for consideration
• All requested RTO must be submitted upfront and cannot be added after initial consideration
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position