Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Mission Hills, CA
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

HOT JOB: NICU LEVEL III RN – 3x12 DAYS (MISSION HILLS, CA)

Sia Hayes at First Connect Health is fast-tracking applications for an experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse. This is a 13-week contract at a premier 377-bed Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Mission Hills, CA. The unit offers an immediate selection pipeline, self-scheduling flexibility, and a welcoming environment for first-time travelers!

POSITION QUICK-FACTS

• Start Date: 08/03/2026 (13 Weeks)
• Shift: 07:00 AM - 19:00 PM | 3x12-Hour Days
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling is utilized. Block scheduling is not guaranteed and is subject entirely to manager discretion.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours weekly. Note: The facility policy allows for a maximum of 1 low-census call-off per two-week pay period.
• Weekend Requirements: Equivalent to every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday) plus 2 additional Fridays per 6-week schedule block.
• On-Call Mandate: None – No call required!
• Systems & Charting: Epic EMR (Prior Epic experience is highly preferred).
• Perks: Free facility parking on-site!

THE CLINICAL MATRIX

• The Environment: A highly specialized 18-bed, 18-room Level III NICU maintaining an average daily census of 15 patients.
• Patient Ratios: Outstanding staffing ratios at 1:2 across days, nights, and weekends (Up to 1:3 depending on low acuity/census mix).
• Clinical Case Mix: Comprehensive high-acuity neonatal care covering extreme prematurity (ELBW from 23/24 weeks), Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), Sepsis/Presumed Sepsis, Transient Tachypnea (TTN), Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), and severe feeding intolerances.
• Specialized Modality & Equipment:
  • Ventilation: Conventional, Non-invasive, NAVA, HFOV, Jet Ventilation, Oscillators, and High-Flow Nasal Cannulas (HFNC).
  • Procedures: Umbilical central lines (UAC/UVC), PICC lines, chest tubes, passive cooling, and Therapeutic Hypothermia (cooling blankets).
  • Nutrition: Strong focus on donor human milk and Prolacta human-milk-based fortifiers. Cue-based feeding models are preferred.
• Delivery Attendance Rule: NICU contract nurses will NOT be attending deliveries.
• Float Scope (Baby Transition/Nursery): Floating to the nursery or a transition role is not a routine occurrence. However, if delivery volumes spike, you may float as a "Baby Transition Nurse." Responsibilities include immediate post-birth routine vitals, head-to-toe assessments, promoting skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding support, and routine labs.
• Dress Code: Any color professional scrubs (L&D and OR scrubs are provided directly by the facility if needed).

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (HARDSTOPS)

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent, dedicated Level III NICU experience. First-time travel nurses are fully accepted!
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted California (CA) state RN license must be active and in-hand at the time of submission. Pending licenses will not be considered.
• Certifications: Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and a valid LA Fire Card are required.
• Background & Compliance: Clean background profile is required. Local candidates are accepted.
• Time Off Constraints: All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be explicitly disclosed and included at the exact time of profile submission.