Pediatric Critical Care Float RN
Mission Viejo, California
Children's Hospital of Orange County at Mission

NICU RN – Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool

Location: Mission Viejo, California Specialty: Registered Nurse Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: 11/30 (only available start date)

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00–07:00)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Weekends: 6 shifts per 6-week schedule; major holiday blocks used
• Time off (RTO): 5 days maximum; holiday RTO will not be accepted

Units and Float Scope

• Home unit: NICU, 22-bed Level III. Preterm as low as 22+ weeks, respiratory distress, hyperbilirubinemia, infants of diabetic mothers/poor feeders, failure to thrive, hypoglycemia. Focus on quiet developmental support for each baby.
• Float: Yes, to PICU and Pediatrics
• PICU: 8-bed Level II. Trauma, respiratory diagnoses, ingestions, few surgical patients.
• Pediatrics: 24 beds, general med/surg with an embedded Eating Disorder Stabilization Program and long-term EEG program.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Pediatric Critical Care Float (4 years of experience)
• Pediatric Critical Care Float experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with vents 2-3 times per week
• NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience
• PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care experience

Background and Compliance

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start (7-year search)
• SAM/EPLS and HHS/OIG checks within 60 days of start
• Drug screen: 9-panel negative result within 60 days of start. Instant drug screens are not acceptable, and marijuana should not be included in the panel.
• Photo ID (driver's license or passport) must be presented on arrival

Health and Immunizations

• Tdap: Required. TD or Dtap is not acceptable. Medical exemptions accepted with facility form and doctor's note.
• TB: IGRA or 2-step PPD within 60 days of start. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines. Low or negative titers require 2 boosters at least 28 days apart.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, declination, or proof of 3-shot series.
• Physical exam: Standard physical within 1 year of start.
• Eye exam: In-person visual acuity exam (Snellen or Titmus) before start. Online exams are not accepted.
• Color blind exam: In-person Ishihara test before start. Online exams are not accepted.
• Flu: Vaccine or facility-specific exemption required during flu season (09/09–03/31). Unvaccinated candidates must wear a mask all season. Vaccine documentation is preferred on the vaccine record. Deadline to have documentation on file: 10/31.
• Fit testing: Required for PICU, NICU, and Pediatrics. Must be completed before start, not onsite. Acceptable masks: 3M 1860, 1860S, 1870+, 9205+. Size must be documented.
• COVID: Vaccines preferred but not required.
• Fingernails: No artificial nails during patient care. Natural nails must not exceed ¼ inch beyond fingertips.

Experience and References

• Work history verification with 2 previous employers, complete before start. Cannot be pending.
• Employment application must list up to 7 years of relevant experience, including cities and states.
• 2 supervisor references required. Charge RN or floor supervisor is acceptable. References may be pending at start if necessary.
• Unit-specific skills checklist, signed and dated.

Onboarding

• Online access opens Monday at 8:00 am. Prestart modules are due by Wednesday at 8:00 am and take about 7–8 hours.
• Travelers should be on the unit area by their start date. Badges are picked up on the unit during the first shift.
• Pre-start forms: NICU Education Acknowledgement, NICU Technology Position Statement, Acknowledgement of Professional Accountability, Get To Know You flyer (required for NICU), Pyxis/medication system access request form, New Associate Information Sheet, Simulation Code of Conduct, and Job Description signed for the specific unit and campus.
• Per diem only: NICU orientation binder review.