NICU Registered Nurse
Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Berkeley, California

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (NICU)
• Location: Berkeley, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Provide competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care in accordance with unit and hospital policies and nursing standards.
• Plan and coordinate delivery of care to ensure patient safety, comfort, hygiene, and a safe environment.
• Prioritize and provide patient care in routine and complex situations.
• Serve as liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate collaborative patient care.
• Coordinate involvement of patient, physician, family, and healthcare team members to optimize patient care.
• Initiate and direct emergency interventions calmly and competently.
• Administer treatments, medications, and perform nursing skills timely.
• Maintain current knowledge of patient status and monitor patient perception of care.
• Inform physicians of significant changes in patient condition.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient/family assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning factors.
• Complete nursing assessments within 24 hours of admission.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized patient care plans in collaboration with patient/family, physicians, and other disciplines.
• Monitor patients at risk for adverse events and implement precautions to reduce risks.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care plans and modify as needed.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• California RN License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only, must be Instructor or Advanced Provider Course

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience within the last year.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current NRP certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List checks as applicable.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law).
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Negative TB test (QGold, TSPOT, or PPD) within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit test for approved masks within 1 year, renewed annually.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30).
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start, renewed annually.

Competency & Skills Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually.

Documentation & Compliance

• Must complete and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • HIPAA agreement
  • Orientation booklet and post-test
  • Conditional offer of employment attestation
  • Code of conduct and vendor training (for contracts signed after May 31, 2024)
• Must provide full 7 years of work history with no gaps; employment verification required.
• Two professional references required (clinical positions).

Additional Notes

• Weekend work is every other weekend.
• No on-call duties.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Candidate must integrate security practices and safeguard information system resources.
• Must be able to perform emergency interventions and critical thinking in complex situations.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized NICU environment with a reputable healthcare system in California, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with comprehensive background and health screening protocols.