Interim Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith; French Camp (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith seeks an Interim Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist in California to oversee NICU operations 24/7 and drive patient- and staff-centered initiatives.

The role requires a Master’s degree, active CA RN license, and California CNS certification, with leadership in staff education, policy development, and discharge planning. Start within 2–3 weeks is preferred, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required.
• Active California RN license is required.
• California Clinical Nurse Specialist certification issued by the state is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the NICU 24/7.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Educator on departmental initiatives including skills assessments, clinical policy developments, discharge planning, and staff education.
• Lead onboarding and training initiatives for the department and foster positive working relationships.
• Demonstrate patient-centered leadership with strong communication and staff support.
• Available to start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Policy development

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Interim Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $145000.00 - $150000.00

A California hospital is seeking their next Interim Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist!

The Position

• The Interim Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist will be responsible for the 24-hour oversight of day-to-day operations throughout the NICU.
• The Interim Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist will collaborate closely with the Nurse Educator while focusing on ongoing departmental initiatives including skills assessments, clinical policy developments, discharge planning, and education.
• This leader will demonstrate a patient-centered mindset, compassion, excellent communication skills, and will focus highly on the individual needs of both patient and staff experience.
• Ideal candidates will be collaborative leaders who will develop, maintain, and foster positive working relationships and will lead onboarding and training initiatives throughout the department.
• Must be available to start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance.

Requirements

• Master’s degree is required.
• Active CA RN license is required.
• Valid Clinical Nurse Specialist certification issued by the state of California is required.

Compensation Details

• Compensation Range: $145,000 to $150,000 annually.
• The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.
• The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.

The Community

• Located near the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains, where fragrant pines and junipers thrive and wildlife including black bears and mule deer abound, French Camp, California, is a community surrounded by nature.
• Just two and a half hours east of San Francisco, French Camp affords you the opportunity to explore the bay area in your free time.
• The clear, cascading Rock Creek runs through French Camp and is known for exceptional trout fishing.
• The area’s majestic scenery draws nature-lovers from across the country.
• Just two and a half hours east of San Francisco, French Camp affords you the opportunity to explore the bay area in your free time.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU, NBICU, Infant Intensive Care, Neonatologist, Neonatal Nurse