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

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Oakland, California
Shift: Day (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care in Level 3 & 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with additional Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience required.
• Must be willing and able to float to other units and facilities as needed.
• Pediatric experience is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with NICU experience within the last year.
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including specific county and nationwide checks.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript required.
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel (excluding THC) within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years.
• Two supervisory references required from most recent or second most recent employer.
• Current and updated resume covering last 7 years of work history; gaps of 30+ days must be explained.
• Work history verification for 7 years required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start including fitness to work statement signed by MD, DO, NP, APRN, or PA.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start; specific approved mask types required; annual update needed.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declinations not accepted except medical exemptions).
• Two negative TB tests required: one within 1 year and one within 3 months of start (PPD, QuantiFERON, or Tspot). Additional requirements for positive TB or allergies apply.
• Annual TB questionnaire within 30 days of start.
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines; history of disease not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov-April).
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required as of current policy.

Training & Competency Requirements

• Pass/Fail Telemetry exam on first day of orientation (3 attempts allowed).
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with a passing score of 80% or higher within 1 year of start.
• Unit-specific competency exam with a passing score of 80% or higher within 12 months of start.
• Core training parts I, II, and III with passing scores of 80% or higher, completed within 1 year prior to start and 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 with passing score of 80% required annually.
• HIPAA Healthcare Provider Module and Advanced HIPAA Module (for Nursing) with passing scores of 80% required.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for all RNs.

Additional Information

• Candidates must review and comply with COVID-19 preparedness updates and complete required questionnaires prior to start.
• Parking and uniform information must be reviewed and acknowledged prior to start.
• Candidates must complete emergency contact information.
• Wage Benefit Parity form required pre-start for all clinical candidates.

Summary

This is a travel/contract NICU RN position requiring strong NICU and PICU experience, multiple certifications, and compliance with extensive health, background, and training requirements. The role involves 12-hour day shifts with floating responsibilities across units. Candidates must be prepared for rigorous onboarding and ongoing competency assessments.