NICU Registered Nurse
Los Angeles, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - NICU (Los Angeles, California)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current California RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• STABLE certification (required for NICU, must be on file within 30 days of start)
• Fire Card issued by an LAFD-approved instructor (must be obtained within 30 days of start)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, EFM)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Standard background checks including 7-year search of locations lived/worked/school
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification (transcript, diploma, or equivalent)
• Sex offender search
• Employment application and professional references (2 professional references for travel/acute care)
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, etc.)
• Facility-specific attestations and agreements (e.g., de-escalation modules, arbitration agreement, assault responsive competency)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam clearance within the past year
• Fit testing for approved masks within 12 months prior to start
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination series
• Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series (or declination with proof)
• Varicella immunity or vaccination series
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination and booster or declination documentation
• TB questionnaire within 14 days of start

Additional Notes

• Candidates will be required to complete orientation checklists within the first 30 days of assignment
• Some certifications (e.g., Maternal Fetal Triage Index, Assault Responsive Competency) must be obtained within 30 days of start
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position requires a highly qualified NICU Registered Nurse with current licensure and certifications, compliance with health and background checks, and the ability to complete facility-specific onboarding and training requirements.