Travel NICU RN (Level 3b) - 13-Week Night Shift

American Traveler, LLC.

Oxnard (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Level 3b NICU RN for a 13-week night assignment in Oxnard, CA. Candidates must have 2–3 years NICU experience and NRP certification, with CA RN license and BLS required.

Travel opportunities and comprehensive benefits accompany 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a), with some weekend coverage and unit-dedicated orientation. Candidates must meet licensure and reference requirements when applying.

Qualifications

Active CA RN license required
BLS and NRP certifications required
Minimum 2-3 years of Level 3 NICU experience required
Travel experience preferred
Experience attending deliveries preferred
Experience with therapeutic cooling preferred
Spanish-speaking skills preferred
Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

Level 3b NICU with 16 beds, expanding to 20 beds within the year
Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:3 for feeder/growers
Cares for all gestational ages, including premature infants, sepsis, cooling cases, and substance abuse/withdrawal
Utilizes Cerner EMR
Uses Aveya, bubble CPAP, vapotherm, and oscillator ventilators, plus Phillips telemetry/monitoring equipment
12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a
Every other weekend required
Floats to L&D or postpartum to care for babies, with priority given to travelers every other week
Floor-specific orientation of 2-3 shifts
Charge nurse present on unit; no nurse aides
RT and pharmacy support available 24/7
Neonatologist coverage on call (2 full-time, 1 part-time)
No IV team on unit
Provide direct care to NICU patients across all gestational ages, including premature infants and those requiring specialized interventions
Coordinate with a neonatology team for on-call physician support
Transfer patients out for surgical needs as required
Work alongside permanent staff during holiday coverage
Navy scrub color required
No ECMO cases on this unit
Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment