Neonatal ICU Charge Nurse
Lynwood, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN Charge Nurse (NICU) - Traveler

Location: Lynwood, California
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shifts: Variable

Job Description

• Charge Nurse role in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Must have NICU experience and leadership experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
• NICU experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Charge Nurse roles

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Professional Credentials

• Up-to-date resume reflecting recent work history (required at offer acceptance)
• Two professional references required, including one from a manager or direct supervisor
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start
• Completion of sexual harassment prevention training valid for 2 years
• Completion of orientation packet and education verification (diploma or transcripts accepted)
• Criminal background check within one year of start date
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9 or agency attestation)
• Agency attestation form completed after all credentials are uploaded
• Excluded Individual search (SAM/EPLS) completed with visible date

Certifications & Exams

• BLS certification
• Specialty exam with minimum score of 80% (can be completed via Relias or similar platforms)
• Core competencies exam with minimum score of 80%
• Workplace Violence Prevention training (DCI/BVP)
• Annual color-blind test
• Prime skills checklist

Health & Immunizations

• COVID-19 vaccination: 2 doses plus booster or completed declination
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Hepatitis B: Record of 3 immunizations, immune titer, or declination
• Influenza vaccine or declination (required November 1 - March 31)
• TB test within one year of start date
• Varicella vaccination or immunity titer
• Tdap vaccination (declination not accepted in some states)
• Annual physical/health statement confirming clearance to work

Drug Screening

• Drug screen within 60 days of start (minimum 10-panel including THC)
• For California: 10-panel urine drug screen excluding THC plus psychoactive THC saliva test

Other

• Driver’s license, State ID, or Passport required for identification
• Annual respirator fit test (3M 1860(s) mask accepted unless otherwise directed)

Additional Notes

• Orientation paperwork provided on first scheduled shift to complete onsite
• Some optional documents include notarized name affidavit for name discrepancies

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs with leadership skills seeking a variable shift travel assignment in California.