Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

401(k) Plan

Day 1 benefits

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Level III NICU with 26 beds in an acute care hospital setting. The position requires 3 years NICU experience and current BLS, NRP, and PALS credentials; CA RN license is mandatory.

The role includes 12-hour day shifts starting between 7:00 and 7:30 AM, self-scheduling by seniority, and every other weekend. Benefits include housing allowances, travel reimbursements, and day-one coverage options.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license (Standard or Compact) with no pending licenses.
• Minimum 3 years NICU experience in a Level III NICU.
• Current BLS, NRP, PALS and LA City Fire & Safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 26-bed Level III NICU with 1:2 and 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and support in Labor & Delivery with in-house neonatologist and RT.
• Titrate drips (dopamine, dobutamine, versed, fentanyl) and manage telemetry in open bay.
• Self-schedule by seniority; 12-hour day shifts; every other weekend; no call or standby.

Skills

NICU experience

Level III NICU

Drip titration

Cerner EMR

Education

CA RN license (Standard or Compact)

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position requiring 3 years of NICU experience and current NRP, PALS, and BLS certifications.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS, and LA City Fire & Safety
• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience required
• Must have experience in a Level III NICU
• Experience titrating drips including dopamine, dobutamine, versed, and fentanyl required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Level III NICU with 26 beds in an acute care hospital setting
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 and 1:1
• Patient population includes premature infants with conditions such as sepsis and surgical cases like gastroschisis
• Occasional use of nasal CPAP and rare use of oscillators or ventilators
• NICU attends high-risk deliveries in Labor & Delivery
• In-house neonatologist and respiratory therapist available 24/7
• Telemetry monitoring in an open bay area with RNs reading strips
• RNs required to titrate drips including dopamine, dobutamine, versed, and fentanyl
• 12-hour day shifts starting between 7:00-7:30 AM
• Self-scheduling by seniority with manager oversight
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Required to float first to the Nursery and Pediatrics (low acuity, 12 beds)
• Charge nurse covers both NICU and Peds and is free of patient assignment
• No nurse aides on this unit
• No call or standby requirements
• Cerner EMR used
• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity NICU environment
• Unit-specific orientation includes 3 shifts with a preceptor, plus 6 hours in the Nursery and 6 hours in Pediatrics
• Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• Navy scrub color required
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

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-773973

Open Positions: 2