NICU RN
Los Angeles, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,665/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care318 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit position requiring 3 years of NICU experience and an active CA RN license.
Details
- Level III NICU with 26 beds in an acute care hospital setting
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 and 1:1
- 12-hour night shifts, 7:00/7:30 start time
- Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
- First to float to the Nursery and Pediatrics (sister unit, low acuity cases)
- Self-scheduling by seniority with manager oversight
- Uses Cerner EMR
- NICU attends high-risk deliveries in Labor & Delivery
- Tele monitoring on unit with RNs reading strips in an open bay area
- RT available in unit 24/7, neonatologist in house 24/7
- No nurse aides on this unit
- Charge nurse covers both NICU and Peds and is free of patient assignment
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
- LA City Fire & Safety certification required
- Minimum 3 years of NICU experience required
- Must have experience in a Level III NICU
- Must have experience titrating drips including dopamine, dobutamine, versed, and fentanyl
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
- Care for premature infants with conditions including sepsis and surgical cases such as gastroschisis
- Equipment used includes oscillators, nasal CPAP, rare ventilators, giraffe bassinets, Atom incubators, and radiant warmers
- Unit and department-specific orientation includes 3 shifts with a preceptor plus 6 hours in the Nursery and 6 hours in Pediatrics
- Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday
- No call or standby requirements
- Navy scrub color required
Facility
California Hospital Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with California Hospital Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 318 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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