NICU Registered Nurse
Napa, California
Queen of the Valley Medical Center

Registered Nurse - NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Floating: Required to float between similar units
• Weekend shifts: Required
• Block scheduling: Open to accommodation
• Locals accepted
• On-call requirement: Pending
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Facility type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 200
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 1 year of recent NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for nursing degree
• Drug screen: 9-panel within 12 months of start (updated drug screen not needed if currently working at another facility with less than 30-day gap)
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• Work history verification required if reference exceptions are requested

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination accepted
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer, declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer, declination accepted
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season or declination accepted
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention policies
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use

Competencies and Training

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required annually
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification or fetal heart rate monitoring assessment required for L&D RNs (not applicable here but noted for reference)
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS (Workramp)
• Epic training modules required prior to or shortly after start

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required due to potential floating to other nearby facilities
• Photo for badge required (passport style with neutral background)
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions must be included at time of submission

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-staffed acute care hospital with a focus on neonatal intensive care, requiring specialized certifications and compliance with comprehensive background and health requirements. Night shift and weekend work are mandatory, with flexibility for block scheduling and floating between units.