Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Oxnard, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Level 3b - 16 beds, with plans to expand to 20 beds, in an acute care setting. This role involves providing specialized care for neonates across all gestational ages, with a focus on high-acuity patient management, including premies, sepsis, cooling therapy, and substance withdrawal. Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of NICU experience, including travel experience preferred.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  Unit notes specify that the NICU is a Level 3b unit with 16 beds, soon increasing to 20 beds. Certification requirements include BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). The patient-to-nurse ratios are 1-to-1 or 1-to-3 if feeder/growers. EMR system is Cerner. Charge nurse is present. No nurse aides are utilized. The unit handles all gestational ages, with a requirement for experience in Level 3 NICU care and being able to attend deliveries, with preference for Spanish-speaking nurses. The unit manages premies, sepsis, cooling therapy, and substance withdrawal. The NICU operates 12-hour shifts from 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, and every other weekend requirement. The unit may require float to labor & delivery or postpartum units to care for babies. Orientation involves 2-3 shifts. Common diagnoses include prematurity, sepsis, and cooling therapy.

• Required Qualifications:
  Certifications: BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Education: No specific degree required; Experience: 2-3 years NICU experience; Location: Any; Years of experience: 0 minimum (but actual requirement is 2-3 years); Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36+ hours per week.

• Additional Information:
  The hospital can cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment. The unit utilizes Cerner charting. Spanish-speaking candidates are preferred.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits