NICU RN
Apple Valley, CA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, NICU – Apple Valley, CA 92307

Start Date: September 9, 2026

Location: Apple Valley, California

Schedule: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (06:00 - 18:30), every other weekend (may exceed to meet unit needs). Contract duration of 26 weeks with option to extend.

Highlights:

• Level III NICU with 14 beds serving approximately 190 births per month
• Acute care hospital with 212 total staffed beds utilizing Epic charting system
• Patient ratios staffed by acuity, up to 1:3; no on-call required
• Free parking and 36-40 hours of paid orientation provided
• Serve a diverse patient population including large Hispanic community with CCS designation
• Opportunity to work with complex neonatal conditions including prematurity, NAS, RDS, and sepsis

Requirements:

• Active California RN license or Compact license (must be in hand at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with at least 1 year in Level III NICU specialty
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP Advanced (or NRP with willingness to obtain Advanced before start), PALS
• Epic charting system experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Experience with central lines, PICC line management, high-frequency ventilation, oscillators, and titration of vasopressors
• Competency in neonatal care including premature infants (29+ weeks), respiratory support, 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)
• All time-off requests must be submitted at time of application

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a well-equipped Level III NICU within a supportive acute care environment. You'll gain valuable experience with a diverse patient population while enjoying competitive compensation, guaranteed hours (with facility allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks), and comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, and social services. The position includes paid orientation and the flexibility of a travel assignment with potential for extension up to 26 weeks.