Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Apple Valley, CA
First Connect Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III NICU RN) – Night Shift

• Schedule: Night Shift | 4x12-Hour Shifts (Open to 3x12s or 4x12s) | 18:00 – 06:30 | 48 Hours per Week (36–48 Hours Flexible)
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend (EOW) required; weekends may exceed EOW to accommodate unit needs.
  • Location Region: Apple Valley, California (CA) | Travel & Local Candidates Accepted (50-mile local radius rule; contact AM for local bill rate)

Submission Hardstops [STRICT & NON-NEGOTIABLE]

• Clinical & Level III NICU Experience Baseline [HARDSTOP]:
  • Minimum 2+ years of dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) clinical experience strictly required (if less than 2 years total RN experience, candidate may ONLY be screened if they possess dedicated Level IV NICU experience) [HARDSTOP].
  • Level III NICU Hardstop: Dedicated Level III NICU clinical experience strictly required—DO NOT pass/submit candidates missing Level III NICU experience [HARDSTOP].
  • Travel & Community Hospital Experience: Prior travel nursing experience strictly required (can screen candidates with 2+ years of dedicated NICU experience; do NOT screen for less) alongside Community Hospital experience [HARDSTOP].
  • High-Acuity Neonatal Clinical Scope: Direct clinical proficiency in managing neonates 24–34+ weeks, High-Frequency Oscillators/Ventilators, Bubble CPAP, UAC/UVC/PICC/Midlines, arterial lines, and titrating Dopamine, Dobutamine, Fentanyl, and Versed strictly required [HARDSTOP] (Charge RN experience preferred).
  • EMR Requirement: Verified, hands-on Epic EMR experience strictly required [HARDSTOP].
• State Licensure [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION - HARDSTOP]:
  • Active and unrestricted State of California (CA) Registered Nurse License strictly required IN-HAND at time of submission [HARDSTOP] (CA is not a Compact state).
• Certifications [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION - HARDSTOP]:
  • Active AHA BLS / BCLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) certification strictly required IN-HAND at submission [HARDSTOP].
  • Active Advanced NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification strictly required IN-HAND at submission (standard NRP allowed ONLY if candidate commits to obtaining Advanced NRP prior to start) [HARDSTOP].
  • Active AHA PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification strictly required IN-HAND at submission (per Job Overview required certs) [HARDSTOP].