NICU Registered Nurse
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Burlingame, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse (NICU/LDRP setting)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide support to Pediatricians, Neonatologists, and Registered Nurses in the NICU/LDRP setting.
• Follow defined procedures under the supervision of a Charge Nurse.
• Integrate education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to deliver safe and precise treatment.

Requirements

• California RN License (CA RN License)
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (Instructor or Advanced Provider Course required for NICU RNs)
• Minimum of 2 years NICU experience preferred (highest required years of experience)

Certifications (Must Have)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only; Instructor or Advanced Provider Course required for NICU RNs
• CCRN (Critical Care RN) - verify by position
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - valid for 4 years
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - typically required for L&D
• State License Verification (Primary source online verification within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN) within 30 days of start

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, and Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List checks required and updated annually.
• Sex Offender Search must be run within 90 days of start.
• Pending background check attestation not accepted for this facility; no conditional clearances allowed.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (must state "cleared for work" or equivalent)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (medical or religious exemptions considered)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start; TB questionnaire required within 90 days and renewed annually
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency Exam with minimum passing score of 80% (or Angoff score if higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam may be required depending on unit

Facility Specific Documents & Orientation

• Passport-style photo for badge
• Review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job Description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Vendor Training
  • Code of Conduct
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • TB Questionnaire
  • Religious Accommodation Forms (if applicable)
• Regulatory orientation for contracted workers required prior to start

Employment History & References

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• 2 professional references required for clinical positions (within 3 years)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• This is a travel/contract position in a NICU/LDRP setting requiring specialized neonatal nursing skills.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced NICU Registered Nurses licensed in California who meet the certification and compliance requirements and are interested in a 13-week travel assignment.