Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American Traveler, LLC.

Berkeley (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Insurance day 1

401(k)

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel & licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN with a Level III NICU background for a day shift assignment in California. Responsibilities include direct neonatal care, collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, and strict adherence to EPIC EMR documentation.

The role requires CA RN licensure, BLS/NRP, and a minimum of two years NICU experience. The position offers a 3x12-hour daytime schedule, no on-call, and potential housing benefits for traveling candidates.

Qualifications

Active CA RN license required.
Current BLS and NRP certifications required.
Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required.
Experience with IV therapy, blood products, and starting/maintaining IVs.
Experience with emergency medications, antibiotics/antivirals, and anti-seizure medications.
Competency in APGAR scoring, developmental care, patient/family teaching, and thermoregulation.
Experience with neonatal sepsis management and infectious disease precautions.
Experience with feeding management including bottle, breast, and gavage feedings.
Blood glucose monitoring and phototherapy experience required.
Teaching hospital experience preferred; charge nurse experience preferred.
Preferred skills include arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC management, conscious sedation, IV vasopressors, and high-risk delivery attendance.
Preferred respiratory skills include bubble CPAP, high frequency ventilation, chest tube management, nitric oxide administration, oscillators, and ventilator management.
Preferred NEC/hypothermia experience; lumbar puncture assistance.
2 supervisor references obtained within the past year.

Responsibilities

Level III NICU setting caring for neonates from <24 weeks to >34 weeks gestation.
Patient ratio of 1:3.
Day shift 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, 3x12-hour shifts.
Every other weekend required.
No on-call requirements.
Epic EMR experience required.
Provide comprehensive, individualized patient care including assessment, care planning, and coordination with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Serve as liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate collaborative patient care.
Exercise clinical judgment and critical thinking across routine and complex neonatal cases.
Document and communicate patient assessments, care plans, and outcomes with the healthcare team.
Must reside within a 50-mile radius to be eligible for local candidate rate.
Former employees must have a 1-year separation period before returning as a traveler.
Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract.
Only one holiday may be requested off per contract, with holiday coverage for major holidays.
Re-orientation only required for travelers separated 6+ months since last shift at this facility.

Skills

Active CA RN license

BLS & NRP

NICU experience

IV therapy

Neonatal sepsis management

APGAR scoring

Teaching hospital experience

Charge nurse experience

Advanced neonatal monitoring

NEC / hypothermia exposure

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN with a Level III NICU background to provide specialized neonatal care on a day shift schedule.

Requirements

Active CA RN license required
Current BLS and NRP certifications required
Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
Experience with IV therapy, blood and blood product administration, and starting/maintaining IVs required
Experience with emergency medications, antibiotics/antivirals, and anti-seizure medications required
Competency in APGAR scoring, developmental care, patient/family teaching, and thermoregulation required
Experience with neonatal sepsis management and infectious disease precautions required
Experience with feeding management including bottle, breast, and gavage feedings required
Blood glucose monitoring and phototherapy experience required
Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
Charge nurse experience preferred
Preferred skills include arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC management, conscious sedation, IV vasopressors, and high-risk delivery attendance
Preferred respiratory skills include bubble CPAP, high frequency ventilation, chest tube management, nitric oxide administration, oscillators, and ventilator management
Preferred experience with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), therapeutic hypothermia, and lumbar puncture assistance
2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required

Responsibilities

Level III NICU setting caring for neonates ranging from under 24 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
Patient ratio of 1:3
Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Every other weekend required
No on-call requirements
Epic EMR experience required
Provide comprehensive, individualized patient care including assessment, care planning, and coordination with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
Serve as liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate collaborative patient care
Exercise clinical judgment and critical thinking across routine and complex neonatal cases
Document and communicate patient assessments, care plans, and outcomes with the healthcare team
Must reside within a 50-mile radius to be eligible for local candidate rate
Former employees must have a 1-year separation period before returning as a traveler
Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
Only one holiday may be requested off per contract, with holiday coverage expected for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Re-orientation only required for travelers separated 6+ months since their last shift at this facility