Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Fairfield, CA
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary (Clinical Nurse – Neonatal ICU, Night Shift):

- Deliver safe, effective, high-quality nursing care in alignment with the Department of Nursing’s philosophy and goals.
- Utilize Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring, Relationship-Based Care, and NorthBay’s nursing practice model in all aspects of care.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care for assigned neonatal patients.
- Formulate nursing diagnoses and develop collaborative care plans ensuring safety, comfort, hygiene, and prevention/restoration measures.
- Provide direct and indirect nursing services, including patient/family education, to promote, maintain, or restore health.
- Evaluate patient response to care plans and modify interventions as needed through ongoing assessment and communication.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of medical equipment, instrumentation, and medications.
- Delegate tasks appropriately and supervise care team members based on scope of practice and competency.
- Serve as patient advocate, ensuring informed decision-making and acting to improve or protect patient interests.
- Coordinate patient care activities as a liaison with physicians, allied health, and ancillary team members.
- Deliver culturally competent, age-appropriate, ethical care within legal standards of nursing practice.
- Maintain effective written, verbal, and electronic communication, including thorough documentation per hospital policy.
- Meet or exceed unit and organizational patient satisfaction goals, addressing complaints as appropriate.
- Fulfill all physical requirements of the role, including lifting, bending, standing, and other movements.
- Complete annual organizational requirements and maintain required licensure/certifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years acute care experience required.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree or BSN).
- Active CA RN License, AHA BLS, and NRP certifications required.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, 8-week assignment.

Department: Neonatal ICU
Job Category: Clinical Nursing Travel