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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position requiring at least 2 years of RN experience and a current CA RN license.

Details

• Level III NICU with approximately 190 births per month
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:00 PM to 6:30 AM)
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• May float to Mother/Baby unit for couplet care if experienced
• No on-call requirements
• Every other weekend required, may exceed to meet unit needs
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Compact license must be in hand at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in NICU specialty
• Candidates with less than 2 years RN experience but Level IV NICU experience may be considered
• Community hospital experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP Advanced (or willingness to obtain Advanced prior to start)
• PALS certification required
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC placement, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience managing ventilators (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), oscillators, and high frequency ventilation
• Experience with therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket) preferred
• Experience attending high-risk deliveries preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred unless candidate has 2+ years of NICU experience
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive neonatal critical care including respiratory, cardiovascular, GI, and neurologic management
• Candidates must be able to manage PICC lines and perform thermoregulation, phlebotomy, and developmental care
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Expected to float between sister facilities within the health system as needed
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking provided onsite
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates must reside within 50 miles for consideration at the local rate
• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of application, as post-submission requests may not be granted
• Can only apply to one Providence facility/position at a time