Travel
NICU
Laguna Hills, CA
NICU Nurse – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced NICU nurse to join the night team in a Level III NICU setting. You will care for critically ill and high-risk neonates across all gestational ages, from extremely premature infants to near-term babies requiring specialized intervention.
Shift & Schedule
- 3x12-hour night shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- 13-week contract
- Weekend shifts scheduled as needed to meet unit census
- Float required to Labor & Delivery and other units within the hospital based on census needs
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of solid Level III or Level IV NICU experience
- Charge Nurse experience with occasional charge shift responsibilities
- Current BLS, NRP, and Advanced NRP certifications
- California RN license (in hand)
- This is not a position for first-time travelers
Clinical Scope
You will manage high-acuity neonatal patients including:
- Neonates < 24 weeks through term admissions
- High-risk delivery attendance and resuscitation
- Advanced respiratory support: bubble CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, high-frequency oscillation, inhaled nitric oxide, and mechanical ventilation
- Central line management (UAC, UVC, PICC placements and blood draws)
- Arterial line management and dysrhythmia interpretation
- Medication administration: antibiotics, antivirals, anti-seizure medications, insulin, and vasopressors
- Neonatal abstinence syndrome and seizure disorder management
- Phlebotomy, thermoregulation, phototherapy, and developmental care
- Feeding support including breastfeeding education
You'll work collaboratively with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other interdisciplinary teams.
Attire: Navy blue scrubs