Operate and monitor advanced equipment including oscillators, conventional ventilators, CPAP, nasal cannula specialty gases, and manage PICC lines, Broviacs, UAC/UVC/PAL lines, trachs, ostomies, and G-tubes. Minimum 2 years of recent NICU Level 4 experience (Level 3 candidates considered only with strong surgical NICU experience performing surgeries on newborns).
Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Level 4 NICU environment, including pre- and post-operative care for neonatal patients
Operate and monitor advanced equipment including oscillators, conventional ventilators, CPAP, nasal cannula specialty gases, and manage PICC lines, Broviacs, UAC/UVC/PAL lines, trachs, ostomies, and G-tubes
Perform and assist with line changes involving multiple drips and complex medication management
Float within scope of practice to other units (PICU, CTICU, Med Surg) and NICU satellite campuses as needed; mileage reimbursed from home base location
Work a variable day/night rotating schedule as published monthly; full flexibility to work days or nights as scheduled is required
Work 2 of the following 3 holidays (including Eves): Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's; no holiday RTO is permitted
Required Qualifications
Active California RN license required (pending license considered if an ETA for posting is available)
Minimum 2 years of recent NICU Level 4 experience (Level 3 candidates considered only with strong surgical NICU experience performing surgeries on newborns)
BLS certification required
Advanced NRP certification required
Cardiac experience required
Must have own reliable transportation; must be willing and able to float to satellite campuses
Maximum of 6 days RTO; all RTO must be disclosed upfront at submission
Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
PALS certification preferred
Experience at a children's hospital or with a dedicated pediatric patient population
First-time travelers with verified Level 4 NICU experience will be considered
Why Join Us
Work at a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated, Level 1 trauma children's hospital ranked among the Top 10 Best Children's Hospitals in the Nation
Free parking available for travelers; mileage reimbursement provided when floating to satellite locations