Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,266 per week in San Luis Obispo, CA

Demonstrate competency in the care and management of neonates requiring mechanical ventilation and other ventilatory support devices (e.g., nasal CPAP, O2 cannula, high/low flow suctioning, ETT nasal/oral nebulized medication). Plan, coordinate, and provide nursing care to patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, including both stable and critically ill newborns.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified NICU RN in San Luis Obispo, California, 93402!

Job ID: 894241

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,266.51

Job Title

NICU Registered Nurse (RN II)
Location

San Luis Obispo, CA | Level III NICU - Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM | 3 x 12-hour shifts per week | Rotating days of the week
Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and provide nursing care to patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, including both stable and critically ill newborns
• Administer medications, manage intravenous therapy including blood products, and maintain indwelling catheters and drains
• Demonstrate competency in the care and management of neonates requiring mechanical ventilation and other ventilatory support devices (e.g., nasal CPAP, O2 cannula, high/low flow suctioning, ETT nasal/oral nebulized medication)
• Monitor and document physiological changes and address psychosocial needs of neonates and their families, including patient and family education
• Supervise and delegate care responsibilities to ancillary personnel within their scope of practice; cross-training and floating to Pediatrics may be required
• Participate in voluntary call as needed

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor - required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (AHA or ARC) - required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP / NALS) certification (AHA or ARC) - required
• Minimum of two years of recent NICU experience at a Level III facility
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records system
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (A.S.) or equivalent - required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• RNC or CCRN certification
• Previous neonatal transport experience
• Previous experience attending deliveries for neonatal resuscitation purposes

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a Level III NICU within an acute care facility serving a vibrant Central California Coast community
• Work in a collaborative environment that supports advanced neonatal care and professional development