RN - NICU

Origin Travel Nurses; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Onboarding assistance

Clinical support

401k retirement plan

Recruiter matching

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meal benefits

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a NICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in California. The role requires caring for neonates in a Level III/IV unit, including ventilated patients and high-risk deliveries.

You will work a night shift (19:00–07:30), with floating and weekend shifts as needed. Minimum 3 years NICU experience (2 years with strong skills) and active California RN license are required, along with BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years NICU experience; 2 years may be considered with a strong skill set.
• Experience in Level III or IV NICU, including high-risk deliveries.
• Required Certifications: AHA BLS, NRP, STABLE.
• Active California RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for neonates, including those with respiratory distress syndrome and those requiring therapeutic hypothermia.
• Administer and manage ventilator support and oxygen delivery systems.
• Perform arterial line management, central line care, and phototherapy.
• Conduct feeding protocols including bottle, breast, and gavage feeding.
• Ensure effective thermoregulation and stabilization of patients.

Skills

NICU Experience

Ventilator Care

Neonatal Assessment

Thermoregulation

Tools

AHA BLS

NRP

STABLE

Job description

Registered Nurse - NICU

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 3x12-hour schedule (19:00 - 07:30). Must be willing to float if needed and to work weekend shifts (Friday/Saturday).

Job Description

The NICU Registered Nurse plays a vital role in caring for neonates in a Level III or IV unit. This position requires strong clinical skills and experience in managing high-risk deliveries and ventilated patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for neonates, including those with respiratory distress syndrome and those requiring therapeutic hypothermia.
• Administer and manage ventilator support and oxygen delivery systems.
• Perform essential procedures such as arterial line management, central line care, and phototherapy.
• Conduct feeding protocols including bottle, breast, and gavage feeding.
• Ensure effective thermoregulation and stabilization of patients.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 3 years of NICU experience; 2 years may be considered with a strong skill set.
• Experience in Level III or IV NICU, including high-risk deliveries.
• Required Certifications: AHA BLS, NRP, STABLE.
• Active California RN license required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. - 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!