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NICU RN
San Diego, California
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

$2,596-2,610/week
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NICU RN

Overview

  • Travel/Contract assignment in San Diego, California
  • Start date: October 26 or November 9
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 3x12s or 4x12s, variable days/nights or straight nights
  • Hours: 36 per week

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in California
  • NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (2 years of experience)
  • NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience within the last year
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Experience working with NICU Level 4 patients
  • Experience working with Cardiac patients
  • Experience with HFOV ventilation
  • Experience with ventilator management
  • Experience with CPAP
  • Experience with nasal cannula specialty gases
  • Experience with PICC lines
  • Experience with Broviac lines
  • Experience with umbilical line (UAC/UVC) management
  • Experience with arterial lines
  • Must be flexible to work days or nights as scheduled
  • Must be available to work weekends with full flexibility
  • Must work 2 of these 3 holidays, including eves: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s
  • No holiday RTO allowed
  • Must have own transportation
  • Willing to float between PICU, CVICU, and NICU satellite campuses
  • Pending license accepted if it posts before start and there is an ETA
  • First-time travelers accepted if they have Level 4 experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • PALS
  • TNCC

Schedule / Assignment Details

  • Schedule is published at the beginning of each month
  • Traveler may rotate to the opposite shift or remain on the same shift when a new schedule is published
  • Open to floating to sister facilities
  • No on-call
  • No block schedule
  • No locals

Unit / Clinical Setting

  • NICU Level 4
  • Float scope includes PICU and CVICU
  • Satellite campuses listed in the source: Rancho Springs, Palomar, Scripps Encinitas, Scripps La Jolla, and Scripps Mercy

Additional Notes

  • 6 days RTO max
  • Guaranteed hours after call-off policy is met
  • Epic charting
  • Free traveler parking

Facility

Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

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  • Childrens
  • 410 beds
ADDRESS3020 Children's WaySan Diego, CA 92123
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About San Diego, CA

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in San Diego, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in San Diego is higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing and transportation.
  • Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs range from 70-80°F, while winter lows range from 45-55°F.
  • San Diego experiences a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in San Diego, but they may be in high demand and require thorough research and early booking.
Transportation
  • San Diego is car-friendly, but traffic congestion can be an issue in some areas.
  • Public transportation options include buses, trolleys, and trains, providing convenient access to various parts of the city.
Demographics
  • San Diego is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the Mediterranean climate and proximity to the coast.
  • San Diego has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and desirable location.
Things to Do
  • San Diego offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving arts and music community, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, surfing, and beach relaxation.
  • The city also hosts various sports events and has numerous entertainment options, including theme parks and historic landmarks.
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