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: 3x12 hour shifts, variable or straight nights (7 PM - 7 AM or 7 AM - 7 PM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Must be available to work weekends with full scheduling flexibility
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including PICU & CVICU and NICU satellite campuses
• Transportation: Must have own transportation; mileage reimbursed for travel to satellite campuses
• Scrub Color: Any color
• Charting System: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience with oscillator and conventional ventilators
• Experience with CPAP and nasal cannula specialty gases
• Skilled in PICC lines, Broviacs, UAC/UVC/PAL lines
• Experience with tracheostomies, ostomies, and G-tubes
• Comfortable with pre-operative and post-operative care

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid photo ID (front and back) presented on first day
• Background checks within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, national databases, and education verification
• Education verification with transcripts/diploma or third-party verification required
• Professional license verification within 30 days of start
• NPI number provided if available
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, stating good health without restrictions
• Fit test for N95 masks within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (Qgold/Tspot within 6 months or two negative PPDs)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B series or titer (titer preferred)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (declinations not accepted)
• Negative non-THC 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Medication calculation exam (100% pass required) prior to start
• Pediatric pharmacology competency exam with 100% score in pharm section and 80% overall required
• Competency exams with minimum 80% score, updated annually
• Pass/fail medication test with 100% passing score required (two attempts allowed)
• 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 required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Badge photo meeting specific criteria (neck up, plain background, recent within 3 months, JPEG format) submitted prior to start
• Completion and signing of various facility forms including:

  • HIPAA & PHI form
  • Meal waiver form
  • Professional accountability expectations
  • Code of conduct
  • Confidentiality agreement
  • Traveler policy acknowledgment
  • Fingernail hygiene policy
  • Vehicle registration form (must bring printed copy or complete onsite)
• Must sign Critical Care Float or Acute Care Float traveler expectations if applicable

Additional Notes

• Locals are not accepted for this position
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Maximum 6 days return to office (RTO) restriction
• Hours guaranteed after call-off policy is met
• No on-call requirement

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs with strong Level 4 experience who are flexible with floating and weekend shifts, and who meet the comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.