NICU RN
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location: Burlingame, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day (3x12 hours), 7:00 to 19:30 Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week Unit: NICU/LDRP

Role Summary

• Provides support to Pediatricians, Neonatologists, and Registered Nurses in executing care and procedures in the NICU/LDRP setting.
• Follows clear direction and defined procedures.
• Works under the supervision of a Charge Nurse.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience, with NICU experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (AHA/AAP), Advanced Provider or Instructor course (required for NICU RNs)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Other Certifications Listed (verify by position)

• ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• PALS (AHA or ARC)
• CCRN
• TNCC
• EFM
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Pre-Start Requirements

Background and Screening

• 7-year background check, completed within 6 months of start
• Sex offender search, completed within 90 days of start
• Federal exclusion checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC) and FACIS Level 3 screening, completed within 2 weeks of start, then monthly
• Education verification of highest level achieved
• Primary source license verification and NURSYS verification (RNs), within 30 days of start
• Facility vendor training and code of conduct, signed before start

Health and Immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (QuantiFERON or TSPOT within 90 days, or 2 PPDs, with annual renewal)
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, and tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap), or an approved exemption
• Seasonal flu vaccine documentation during flu season (November 1 to April 30); unvaccinated workers must mask in patient care areas
• In-person color vision exam
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year, renewed annually (PAPR is not permitted onsite)
• EMR questionnaire, required for RNs starting on or after November 3, 2025

History and References

• 7 years of work history on the application, with no gaps
• Work history verification covering up to 7 years; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• 2 professional references for clinical candidates

Other

• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually
• Passport-style photo for badge