NICU Registered Nurse
San Diego, California
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: San Diego, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including PICU & CVICU and NICU satellite campuses
• Weekend Availability: Must be available to work weekends with full scheduling flexibility
• Transportation: Must have own transportation; mileage reimbursed for travel to satellite campuses
• Scrub Color: Any color accepted
• Charting System: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience working with neonate patients
• Cardiac experience

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid photo ID (front and back) presented on first day
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, national criminal database, education verification, and others within 30 days of start
• Education verification with transcripts/diploma or third-party verification
• Professional license verification within 30 days of start
• NPI number provided if available
• Badge photo meeting facility specifications (neck up, plain background, recent, JPEG format)
• Signed facility-specific forms including HIPAA & PHI, confidentiality, code of conduct, professional accountability, and others prior to start
• Proof of auto insurance if applicable

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, PA, or APRN, confirming good health without restrictions
• Fit test for approved N95 masks within 1 year of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations or positive titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or titer (declination allowed with documentation)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (declinations not accepted)
• Negative drug test (non-THC 9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Negative TB test (Qgold/Tspot within 6 months or two negative PPDs) or documentation of past positive with chest x-ray and annual questionnaire

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication calculation exam (100% pass required) prior to start
• Pediatric pharmacology competency exam (100% pass required for NICU)
• Competency exams with minimum 80% score, updated annually
• Pass/fail medication test with two attempts allowed (100% passing score)
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for all RNs (except case managers)

References & Employment History

• Two supervisory references verified within 1 year of start from clinical leadership (director, supervisor, or manager)
• Employment application covering full 7 years with explanations for gaps over 6 months

Additional Notes

• Locals are not accepted for this travel position
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Maximum 6 days return to office (RTO) allowed
• Hours guaranteed after call-off policy is met
• Facility is a Level 1 trauma, Magnet recognized, Beacon Award recipient, and a top-ranked children’s hospital

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs with strong Level 4 experience or strong surgical Level 3 NICU experience, who are flexible with floating and weekend shifts, and meet the comprehensive licensing, certification, and health requirements.