RN-NICU (Full-Time, Nights)

Enloe Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

0 premium medical plan

Retirement with employer match

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Health in Northern California is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Night shift in the Special Care Nursery/NICU. The role involves delivering high‑quality patient care, coordinating with the care team, and supporting perinatal/neonatal patients per the medical plan.

Minimum requirements include California RN licensure, CPR, and NRP; NOC/transport duties may apply. A sign‑on bonus up to $3,000 is offered and benefits are described in detail.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in California (California Board of Registered Nursing).
• CPR certification current.
• NRP certification within one month of hire.
• STABLE certification within 12 months of hire.
• Experience in NICU/Perinatal or Special Care Nursery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care per medical plan and Enloe policies.
• Prioritize patient needs and coordinate care with the care team.
• Collaborate with NICU/Perinatal staff for high acuity cases.
• Support helicopter transport for neonatal transfers where required.

Skills

Nursing

NICU experience

Critical care

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Education

California RN license

NRP certification

STABLE certification

CPR certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

National Certification in Low Risk Neonatal Nursing (NCC)

Job description

ENL 4 SP Care Nursery

Compensation Range:

$55.93 - $79.75

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Nights Shift length: 12 Hours

Days off: Variable Sign-on bonus: Up to $3,000

Hours per pay period: 72

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse is a licensed professional who provides patient care in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices of Enloe Medical Center. The Registered Nurse prioritizes patient needs, coordinates patient care, and collaborates with other members of the patient care team to provide care in accordance with the medical plan of care.

Minimum:

• Must have one of the following:
• One year acute nursing experience
• Completion of Rural Health Preceptorship or equivalent in a NICU, Nursery or Perinatal
• setting.
• Completion of one year experience as a Nursing Assistant or Student Extern in a Perinatal
• setting.
• ERN Training, Competence Validation and Annual ERN Education Hours - Completion within 12
• months of Hire and thereafter maintain as current (Full Time and Part Time staff only)

Specific To Transporting Via Helicopter:

• Five years of Special Care Nursery RN experience
• Must meet physical requirements per the Enloe Flight Crew Weight Limitations policy

Desired:

• One year clinical experience in a Special Care Nursery or NICU Unit
• One year clinical experience in Critical Care

Minimum:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Current CPR recognition
• NRP certification within one month of hire
• STABLE certification within 12 months of hire (dept tracks)

Specific To Relief Charge Nurse:

• Must obtain PALS within 6 months of relief charge role (dept tracks)

Desired:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• NRP certification upon hire
• STABLE certification upon hire
• National Certification in Low Risk Neonatal Nursing or Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (NCC)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis. Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits Information

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance