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Per Diem/PRN

Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
AMN Healthcare Local
Downey, CA
2x12 hrs, Days

$65/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown2x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays

Pay

Estimated pay
$65/hour

Description

Job Description & Requirements
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse (NICU RN)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 5/25/2026 7:30:00 AM - 8:00 PM Pay Rate: $65.00 - $65.00

NICU RN’s are responsible for total care of infants who may be diagnosed with congenital defects, delivery complications, or most often, prematurity. They formulate nursing care plans and assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments in these plans. NICU RN’s administer medications and perform complex procedures to coordinate all aspects of a patient’s care. NICU RN’s work in the NICU unit of a hospital. Hospitals are given a NICU Level I-IV based upon the type of care provided and the extent of technology available. Level I (lowest) is designed for less critically ill infants, while Level IV (highest) provides the most sophisticated care for ill, or premature infants.

Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS, CCRN and STABLE are often required

***Must be available to work up to 36 hours a week, including weekends. NICU level 3 experience, must have 1-year recent experience  (within the last 6 months) in NICU level 3. Experience attending deliveries preferred. Current NRP and BLS required. PALS is not. Block booking will be available up to 3 weeks in advance. 

Facility Location
Birthplace of the Apollo space program and a bustling city with more than 100,000 residents, Downey, California is just minutes from the best of Southern California, including Hollywood, Anaheim, and Manhattan Beach—the world capital of beach volleyball. Nearby Long Beach offers the RMS Queen Mary Hotel, as well as a thriving waterfront downtown, world-class aquarium, and the historic Belmont Shores.

Job Benefits
In addition to per diem assignments that let you choose your location and schedule, AMN Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Excellent Pay
  • Direct Deposit
  • Comprehensive Medical Benefits (for those determined to have worked full-time after a 12 month ACA eligibility period)
  • Supplemental Benefits: Dental, Vision, Medical Indemnity, Life Insurance with optional Critical Illness and Short Term Disability.
  • 401k
  • FREE Online CEU’s to all Active Staff’

 



About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

American Mobile Home Health Job ID #3099890. Posted job title: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse (NICU RN)

Employer

AMN Healthcare Local

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About Downey, CA

As a travel nurse in Downey, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Downey, CA is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 48°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals are available in Downey, CA, and they are relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Downey is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available.
Demographics
  • Downey has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air pollution.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Downey offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports facilities.
  • Outdoor activities are also abundant in the area.
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