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

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oakland, California A registered nurse is needed for a 12-hour night position supporting neonates, infants, and pediatric patients in a Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The role includes care for mixed-acuity patients, including postoperative surgical cases, with potential rotation to pediatric intensive care and pediatric acute care units.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts of 12 hours, typically on variable weekdays, most likely Monday or Friday, with every other weekend coverage; 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: California registered nurse license in hand; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; a minimum of 2 years of Level III and Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience; teaching hospital experience; and proficiency with required clinical skills, including ventilator management, central and arterial line care, high-frequency ventilation, bubble continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), neonatal feedings, phototherapy, therapeutic hypothermia, blood product administration, and care of postoperative and critically ill pediatric patients.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient ratios are approximately 1:2 on days, nights, and weekends.
  • The patient population includes neonates, infants, and pediatric patients.
  • The unit is an open-bay setting.
  • Required charting is completed in Epic.
  • The role may include reassignment to pediatric intensive care, pediatric acute care, or other appropriate units and facilities based on organizational needs and qualifications.
  • Weekend coverage is required, with variable weekday scheduling.
  • Modules may be required before the assignment begins and annually.

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