TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified NICU RN in Santa Maria, California, 93454!
Job ID: 899053
Job TitleRegistered Nurse (RN) - NICU
LocationSanta Maria, CA | Level 3 NICU
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Self-scheduling primarily | Every other weekend required | 2 major holidays required
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a 21-bed Level 3 NICU, managing patient populations including neonates 23 weeks and above, feeders/growers, and cooling patients
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 through 1:3 depending on acuity; float to Nursery and Pediatrics as needed
- Operate and monitor ventilators including high-frequency oscillators, Draeger vents, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
- Document and manage patient care using Cerner EMR
- Serve in charge nurse capacity as needed; standby/low-census call may be required on occasion
- Collaborate with on-site respiratory therapy (24/7), pharmacy (24/7), and neonatology staff
Required Qualifications- Active RN license valid in California (or compact eligibility)
- BLS certification required
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
- Minimum 2 years of NICU experience (Level 3 or above strongly preferred)
- Comfort and proficiency with high-frequency oscillators and mechanical ventilators
Preferred Experience / Skills- PALS and STABLE certifications preferred
- Experience with therapeutic cooling (hypothermia therapy) preferred
- Pediatric nursing experience (prior travel experience is not required)
- Familiarity with Philips telemetry monitoring systems
Why Join Us- Work in a well-supported Level 3 NICU environment with 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy on-site
- Flexible self-scheduling with 12-hour night shifts in a collaborative, acuity-driven unit