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

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oakland. This position provides care to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients in a Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit setting, including post-operative surgical care and mixed-acuity patients. The role requires at least two years of Level III or IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience, and the ability to float to other pediatric units as needed.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with variable weekday scheduling most likely on Monday or Friday, every other weekend coverage, and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse license; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); at least two years of Level III or IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; teaching hospital experience; required electronic charting experience; and ability to care for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Care is provided in an open-bay unit with mixed patient acuity.
  • Patient ratios are listed as 2 for days, nights, and weekends.
  • Clinical responsibilities may include blood and blood product administration, central and umbilical line care, respiratory support, ventilator management, feeding support, phototherapy, seizure management, chest tube care, tracheostomy care, thermoregulation, and post-abdominal surgery care.
  • COVID-19 vaccination with booster is required, with medical or religious exemptions considered.
  • Electronic charting is performed using Epic.

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