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NICU
Los Angeles, CA
NICU Nurse – 12-Hour Nights
Position Overview
The facility seeks an experienced NICU nurse for a 13-week contract working 12-hour night shifts. This is a dynamic, fast-paced Level III NICU caring for critically ill and premature infants.
Shift & Schedule
- Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (nights)
- Schedule: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
- Floating: First to float to the Nursery and Pediatrics (sister unit with 12 low-acuity beds)
- Self-scheduling by seniority, balanced by management
- No call/standby requirement
Unit Details
- Common diagnoses: premature infants with sepsis, surgical cases (gastroschisis), ventilated and CPAP patients
- Neonatologists and Respiratory Therapists on-site 24/7
- Open bay monitoring; RNs read telemetry
Clinical Scope
You'll manage titratable drips (dopamine, dobutamine, versed, fentanyl), work with oscillators, nasal CPAP, rare ventilators, and radiant warmers. The NICU attends high-risk deliveries in L&D.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years NICU experience in a Level III setting
- NRP, PALS, and BLS certifications
- Proficiency with critical vasoactive and sedation drips
- RN license (LA)
Orientation
3 shifts with a preceptor; 12 additional hours split between the nursery and pediatric unit.
Other
- Navy scrubs
- Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week