NICU Registered Nurse
Mission Hills, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - NICU

Location: Mission Hills, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (NICU)
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Equivalent to every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday) plus 2 Fridays per 6-week schedule
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: May be required occasionally to float to nursery or baby transition role if delivery volumes are high (includes routine baby care, assessments, breastfeeding support, labs)
• Charting System: EPIC (experience preferred)
• Block Scheduling: Available at manager discretion
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Scrub Color: Any color; L/D & OR scrubs provided
• Parking: Free

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• Fire Card (must be obtained prior to or within 30 days of start)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN or NCC certification (if required)
• IV Certification (if required)

Required Licenses and Verifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for California
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• State license copy and verification as applicable
• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification (nursing degree)
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations or documented immunity for:

  • TB (negative test or chest x-ray)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or signed declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory safety clearance (annual medical clearance for respirator use)

Additional Information

• Floating policy acknowledgment required (may float to other units within reasonable distance)
• Modules and training: Completion of required regulatory, specialty-specific, and system-level training modules annually via LMS platform
• Epic training transcripts required prior to start or shortly after orientation
• Background checks and state-specific searches as required by state law and facility policy

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in California requiring at least 2 years of NICU experience. The role involves a 1:2 patient ratio with weekend and some floating responsibilities. Candidates must hold current RN licensure in California and have required certifications including BCLS and NRP. Experience with EPIC charting is preferred. The position offers free parking and flexible scrub color options. Comprehensive health, safety, and compliance documentation and training are mandatory.

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