NICU Registered Nurse
Oakland, California
Highland Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Oakland, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule:

  • Shifts: 3 shifts of 12 hours and 2 hours (3x12'2)
  • Weekends: Every other weekend
  • Call: None
  • Holidays: 2-3 holidays if they fall on scheduled days

Experience & Certifications

• Required Experience: 4 years in specialty
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Preferred Certifications:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
  • BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Identification: Valid Driver's License or Passport (photo must be clear and in color)
• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days prior to start
  • Includes SSN Trace, 7-year criminal searches (nationwide, county, national), FACIS Level 3, National Sex Offender, OIG Sanction, OFAC, SAM.gov
• Education Verification: Third-party verification of highest education level required; must meet minimum education requirements
• Licenses:

  • State License must be current and unencumbered
  • NURSYS Verification required within 15 days prior to start
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, NP, or APRN confirming good health and ability to perform duties
  • Fit mask test within 90 days of start (specific mask types required)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray updated annually
  • TB questionnaire updated annually
  • Proof of immunizations or titers for:

    • Rubeola (Measles)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination)
    • Varicella
  • Drug testing: Oral saliva drug screen within 30 days of start (specific analytes required)
  • Flu vaccination or declination documentation required annually
• Competencies:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
  • Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent within 90 days)
  • Other facility-specific competencies and orientation modules must be completed by the first day of work
• Additional Requirements:

  • Photo for badge (passport style, no filters)
  • Employment application and work history verification for the past 3 years
  • References as per agency requirements

Notes

• No call responsibilities
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Completion of all required documentation and certifications is mandatory before start date
• Failure to complete competencies within 14 days of start may result in immediate termination of assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with at least 4 years of experience who hold the required certifications and are comfortable with a travel contract assignment in California.