Registered Nurse II – NICU

HiredFirst; Morro Bay (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a NICU registered nurse (RN) for night shift, full-time 3×12-hour rotations with rotating days and voluntary call. You will provide direct nursing care to neonates, administer meds, manage ventilatory support, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, BLS/PALS/NRP, and at least 2 years in a Level III NICU or higher, with strong clinical judgment and communication skills. BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (Required).
• Associate Degree in Nursing (Required); BSN preferred.
• Minimum 2 years NICU experience (Level III or higher required).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to stable and critically ill neonates in the NICU
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and manage ventilatory support
• Monitor patient status, interpret labs, and respond to clinical changes and emergencies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support family-centered care
• Educate and support families throughout hospitalization and discharge
• Document care accurately and maintain unit safety and quality standards
• Delegate and supervise ancillary staff as appropriate; float to Pediatrics when needed

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Schedule:

Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (1900–0730)

Full-Time: 3x12-hour shifts

Rotating days of the week

Voluntary call

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Provide direct nursing care to stable and critically ill neonates in the NICU

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care

Administer medications, IV therapy, and manage ventilatory support

Monitor patient status, interpret labs, and respond to clinical changes and emergencies

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support family-centered care

Educate and support families throughout hospitalization and discharge

Document care accurately and maintain unit safety and quality standards

Delegate and supervise ancillary staff as appropriate; float to Pediatrics when needed

Requirements:

BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (Required)

Associate Degree in Nursing (Required); BSN preferred

Minimum 2 years NICU experience (Level III or higher required)

Strong clinical judgment, communication, and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience attending neonatal resuscitations/deliveries