NICU Registered Nurse
Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - NICU

Location: Modesto, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work rotating weekend shifts
• Attend deliveries including high risk and well baby cases

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 1 year of recent NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace and county searches
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS Level 3 screenings
• Education verification required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Sex offender search required within 90 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• TB screening: Negative test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or facial hair)
• Respiratory safety clearance required, renewed annually

Certifications (Must Have)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only, must be Instructor or Advanced Provider Course
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only (verify by position)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC only (verify by position)
• CCRN (Critical Care RN) - verify by position
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - valid for 4 years, verify by position
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - typically required for Labor & Delivery, verify level required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - verify by position

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam may be required for some units
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually

Additional Requirements

• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days must be documented and verified
• Two professional references required (Aya requirement, not client)
• Candidate must review and sign various facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor Training
  • Regulatory Orientation
  • Dress Code Policy
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • Religious Accommodation Forms (if applicable)
  • TB Questionnaire (signed by healthcare provider)
• Photo for badge required prior to start

Notes

• Candidates with religious exemptions for vaccines or facial hair must complete specific exemption forms and receive approval
• Failed fit tests due to facial hair require shaving and retesting; other failures may require PAPR training
• Candidates must comply with all immunization and health screening requirements to maintain clearance
• Some certifications and requirements may be position-dependent; verify with recruiter or manager as needed

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with rotating weekend shifts in California. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, and health compliance requirements to be eligible.