NICU Registered Nurse
San Bernardino, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nursing position supporting critically ill newborns in a Level III setting. The role provides care for patients with congenital abnormalities, feeders and growers, and ventilator needs while collaborating with neonatology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and other clinical support services. The position requires proficiency in telemetry interpretation, drip titration, and neonatal intensive care practices.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts consist of 12-hour shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend and holiday participation are required as part of the permanent staff rotation.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Experience in a Level III or higher neonatal intensive care setting
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Additional Information:
  • Supports a 20-bed Level III neonatal intensive care unit with patient ratios of 1:1 and 1:2.
  • Common patient populations include newborns with congenital abnormalities, feeders and growers, and ventilator needs.
  • Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips is required.
  • Drip titration responsibilities are included.
  • Ventilator care is supported in collaboration with respiratory therapy.
  • Neonatology, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy services are available 24/7.
  • Three shifts of unit-specific orientation are provided.
  • Navy scrub attire is required.
  • Charge responsibilities may be assigned; charge staff typically do not carry a patient assignment.

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