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

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Oakland, California

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (NICU)
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 14 weeks
• Location: Oakland, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Floating: Must be willing and able to float to other units and facilities as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
• NICU experience within the last year
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric experience

Certifications & Training Notes

• ACLS certification is not required for NICU, PICU, or Pediatric units
• Pass/Fail Telemetry exam required for nurses working in critical care and telemetry units
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) may be required for other units but not specified for this role
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required as of current guidelines
• Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season if onsite more than 10 days

Additional Compliance & Facility Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific learning modules prior to or on Day 1 of orientation
• Annual TB questionnaire required within 30 days of start
• Cyber Security Awareness Training and HIPAA Healthcare Provider Module with passing quiz scores required
• Emergency contact information must be provided
• Parking and uniform policies must be reviewed and acknowledged prior to start
• Various exemption forms available for COVID-19 vaccination (medical, religious, seasonal declination) with advance notice required

Important Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for a pass/fail telemetry exam on the first day of orientation with up to 3 attempts allowed
• Fit testing for masks can be completed onsite only as a last resort; otherwise, documentation must be provided prior to start
• Background checks and license verifications must be current within 30 days of start date
• Candidates with positive TB or PPD allergy must provide additional documentation per facility protocol

This position offers a night shift NICU nursing opportunity requiring strong neonatal and pediatric critical care experience, with comprehensive credentialing and compliance standards to meet facility and regulatory requirements.