NICU Registered Nurse
Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Registered Nurse - NICU (Night Shift)

Location: Oakland, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Unit: Level 3 & 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience required
• Must be willing and able to float to other units and facilities as needed
• Preferred: Pediatric experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with NICU experience within the last year
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications (must be issued by the American Heart Association):

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, and Education Verification
• Primary source verification of California RN license within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start including physician statement of fitness to work
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel (excluding THC) within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years
• Immunizations and titers required (with documentation including DOB and valid ranges):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years, no declinations accepted except medical exemptions)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines; history of disease not accepted)
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing: Two negative tests required (one within 1 year, one within 3 months of start) or chest X-ray if positive TB history
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved masks required), with onsite fit testing available as last resort
• Annual TB questionnaire required within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov-April) if onsite over 10 days
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended but not required

Training & Competency Requirements

• Pass/Fail Telemetry exam on first day of orientation (3 attempts allowed) for applicable units
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with passing score of 80% or higher within 1 year prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam with passing score of 80% or higher within 12 months prior to start
• Core Parts I, II, and III competency exams with passing score of 80% or higher, updated annually
• UCSF-specific learning modules must be completed before Day 1 for Tuesday starts; other start days complete during orientation
• Cyber Security Awareness Training and Quiz (passing score 80%+) required annually
• HIPAA Healthcare Provider Module and Quiz required for clinical staff (passing score 80%+)

Additional Requirements

• Two supervisory references required from most recent or second most recent employer; charge nurses acceptable
• Current and updated resume including last 7 years of work history; gaps of 30+ days must be explained
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Willingness to comply with facility-specific policies including parking, uniform, and COVID-19 preparedness updates
• Completion of emergency contact information form

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Floating to other units within the health system is mandatory
• All certifications must be from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as specified
• Physical and health documentation must be submitted in advance to allow for facility review

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity NICU/PICU environment with a reputable health system in California, requiring strong pediatric critical care skills and flexibility to support multiple units.