Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American Traveler; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Weekly payroll deposit

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Nursery RN with Level II/III NICU and Mother/Baby couplet care experience for a 13-week assignment in California. Active CA RN license and BLS/NRP are required.

The role includes neonatal resuscitation, 1:3 patient ratios, and floating to Mother/Baby and Postpartum units with Epic EMR usage; shifts are 7:00–19:00 with some 11:00–23:00, every other weekend, and occasional on-call.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required.
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required.
• STABLE certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• Community hospital experience required.
• NICU experience with postpartum experience preferred.
• Skilled in IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, and medication administration including antihypertensives, antiseizure medications, insulin drips, and Pitocin.
• Magnesium Sulfate therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with newborn care including cord care, discharge teaching, newborn assessment, phototherapy, and thermoregulation.
• Experience with postpartum care including fundus/lochia/perineum care, cesarean section recovery, and postpartum hemorrhage management.
• Experience with pain management including epidural management and IV PCA use.
• Epic EMR experience preferred to expedite orientation.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Nursery unit with Level I Nursery, Special Care Nursery/Level II, and Postpartum settings.
• Provides neonatal resuscitation, delivery attendance, and mother/baby couplet care.
• Patient ratio of 1:3 for both Nursery and Mother/Baby.
• Day shifts 3x12 hours, primarily 7:00-19:00 with some 11:00-23:00 depending on unit needs.
• Every other weekend coverage required, approximately 7 weekend shifts over 13 weeks.
• Occasional on-call required.
• Floating required to Mother/Baby and Postpartum units.
• Uses Epic charting system.
• Provides age-specific patient care across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations with attention to developmental and psychosocial needs.
• Responsibilities include newborn assessments, circumcision site care, car seat education, and infant identification protocols.
• Supports postpartum patients through vaginal delivery, cesarean section, and multiple birth recovery.
• Assists with care of newborns experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome, low birth weight, or large for gestational age conditions.
• Follows isolation precautions and PPE protocols.
• Minimum 4-shift unit orientation preferred for travelers with Epic experience.
• Holiday coverage required for one assigned holiday per contract (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day).
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract.
• Local candidates accepted at local rate.
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius for travel rate eligibility.
• Returning staff or travelers must have a 1-year separation before reapplying.

Skills

NICU experience

Postpartum care

Mother/Baby couplet care

CA RN license

IV therapy

Neonatal resuscitation

Epic EMR

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Nursery RN with Level II/III NICU and Mother/Baby couplet care experience for a 13-week assignment requiring a CA RN license.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• STABLE certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• NICU experience with Postpartum experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, and medication administration including antihypertensives, antiseizure medications, insulin drips, and Pitocin
• Magnesium Sulfate therapy experience preferred
• Experience with newborn care including cord care, discharge teaching, newborn assessment, phototherapy, and thermoregulation
• Experience with postpartum care including fundus/lochia/perineum care, cesarean section recovery, and postpartum hemorrhage management
• Experience with pain management including epidural management and IV PCA use
• Epic EMR experience preferred to expedite orientation

Responsibilities

• Work in the Nursery unit with Level I Nursery, Special Care Nursery/Level II, and Postpartum settings
• Provides neonatal resuscitation, delivery attendance, and mother/baby couplet care
• Patient ratio of 1:3 for both Nursery and Mother/Baby
• Day shifts 3x12 hours, primarily 7:00-19:00 with some 11:00-23:00 depending on unit needs
• Every other weekend coverage required, approximately 7 weekend shifts over 13 weeks
• Occasional on-call required
• Floating required to Mother/Baby and Postpartum units
• Uses Epic charting system
• Provides age-specific patient care across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations with attention to developmental and psychosocial needs
• Responsibilities include newborn assessments, circumcision site care, car seat education, and infant identification protocols
• Supports postpartum patients through vaginal delivery, cesarean section, and multiple birth recovery
• Assists with care of newborns experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome, low birth weight, or large for gestational age conditions
• Follows isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Minimum 4-shift unit orientation preferred for travelers with Epic experience
• Holiday coverage required for one assigned holiday per contract (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day)
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Local candidates accepted at local rate
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius for travel rate eligibility
• Returning staff or travelers must have a 1-year separation before reapplying

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-766360

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