Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Weekly payroll

CEUs

Per diem/subsidy

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level IV NICU opening at a teaching hospital. CA RN license and BSN are required; must have AHA BLS/PALS and NRP certifications. Two years of Level III/IV NICU experience and PICU exposure are essential.

The role involves night shifts, floating to nearby pediatric units, and Epic EMR charting. Open to local candidates with housing and travel support; delivers high-pay opportunities with per diem and licensure reimbursements.

Qualifications

• CA RN license required at submission.
• BSN required.
• AHA BLS and PALS certifications required.
• NRP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU open bay unit at a teaching hospital.
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM–7:30 AM).
• Every other weekend, most likely Fri/Sat/Sun.
• Floating to pediatric units within 75+ mile radius and UCSF facilities as needed.
• Chart with Epic EMR.
• Ensure comprehensive nursing care for neonates from <24–28 weeks to >34 weeks gestation.

Skills

IV therapy

Arterial line care

Central line care

UAC/UVC management

Neonatal medications

Ventilator management

Bubble CPAP

High flow nasal cannula

Neonatal GI care

Developmental care

Phlebotomy

Thermoregulation

Infectious disease precautions

Education

BSN

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level IV NICU position requiring a minimum of 2 years of Level III/IV NICU experience and a CA RN license.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of submission
• BSN required
• AHA BLS and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Level III/IV NICU required
• PICU experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history
• Skilled in IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, arterial line management, central line care, and UAC/UVC management
• Experience with neonatal medications including anti-seizure, antibiotic, antiviral, and vasopressor administration, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with respiratory care including bubble CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, ventilator management, and oxygen delivery systems
• Experience with neonatal GI care including feedings, tube placement/management, and ostomy care
• Experience with developmental care, patient/family teaching, phlebotomy, thermoregulation, and infectious disease precautions
• Experience caring for neonates ranging from under 24-28 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• 2 professional references from most recent employer required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Level IV NICU open bay unit at a teaching hospital
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required, most likely Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• Floating to pediatric units for patients under 1 year of age, and to other UCSF units and facilities as needed within a 75+ mile radius
• Epic EMR used for charting
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates in a Level IV open bay NICU setting
• Accepts local candidates at the same rate as travel candidates
• Any prior employment history with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review
• Travel pairs are permitted but generally will not be placed on the same unit, and married couples may not work on the same unit
• RTO must be disclosed at time of submission and approved by the manager at time of offer; no additional RTO requests accepted mid-contract and no RTO allowed within the first two weeks of the assignment

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-767558

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