NICU RN
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Registered Nurse NICU

Location: Burlingame, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day (3x12 hours), 11:00 to 23:30 Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Overview

• Provides support to Pediatricians, Neonatologists, and Registered Nurses in the execution of care and procedures in the NICU/LDRP setting.
• Follows clear direction and defined procedures.
• Works under the supervision of a Charge Nurse.

Requirements

• Valid California RN license
• NICU experience: minimum of 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care experience
• NICU experience within the last year (Neonatal Intensive Care)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) at the Advanced Provider or Instructor level (AHA/AAP course). Essential Provider is not accepted for NICU RNs.
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing

Other Certifications Listed (verify by position)

• ACLS, PALS, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), CPI, and NIH Stroke certification are listed in the compliance section. Requirements vary by position.

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background check: 7-year background check completed within 6 months of start, including nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening (within 2 weeks of start, then monthly). Federal exclusion checks (EPLS/SAM, HHS/OIG) must be updated annually.
• Conditional clearances: Not accepted. Pending background checks cannot be used to start.
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start. Marijuana/cannabinoids are excluded from new screens.
• TB: TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually. Also a negative QuantiFERON/T-SPOT within 90 days of start, or 2 PPDs (1st within 1 year, 2nd within 90 days), renewed annually. A negative chest X-ray within 1 year of start is required if the candidate is TB positive or has positive symptoms.
• Immunizations: Documented Tdap (within 10 years), measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity or series. Influenza vaccination or signed declination is required during flu season (November 1 to April 30).
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, stating the candidate is cleared for work.
• Color vision: In-person color blind exam by a licensed provider. Online exams are not accepted.
• Fit test: N95 fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually. Failed fit tests may require PAPR training. Facial hair failures require shaving and retesting.
• RN verification: NURSYS verification and state license primary source verification within 30 days of start.
• Employment history: 7 years of work history on the application with no gaps. Gaps over 30 days must be explained. Gaps over one year require approval.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years of hire.
• Other: Facility job description, standards of conduct, and orientation documents must be signed before start. A photo for the badge is required.