NICU

NICU Level III — Registered Nurse | Travel Contract

Laguna Hills, CA | Nights, 4×12 (19:00–07:30) | 13 Weeks

This Level III NICU travel position focuses on high-acuity neonatal care, including management of premature infants as young as 29 weeks and neonates requiring complex interventions. Charge nurse experience is preferred, and candidates must have a minimum of three years of NICU experience at a Level III or IV acuity level.

Clinical Scope

Nurses in this unit care for neonates and infants requiring advanced respiratory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and specialized procedures, including:

• Bubble CPAP, HFOV, NIMV, and full ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• UAC, UVC, and PICC line management
• Therapeutic hypothermia, nitric oxide therapy, and IV vasopressor administration
• Attendance at high-risk deliveries
• Care for neonatal abstinence syndrome, respiratory distress syndrome, and seizure disorders
• Sepsis workups, phototherapy, and neonatal dosage calculations

Schedule & Float

• 4×12-hour night shifts; weekends scheduled per unit need
• Float to Labor & Delivery; possibility of additional float within the obstetric/neonatal care areas based on census
• No on-call required

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years NICU (Level III or IV) experience
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience attending high-risk deliveries required
• Active California RN license in hand at time of submission
• Certifications: BLS, NRP, Advanced NRP
• Travel experience required
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Additional Notes

• Any requested time off must be submitted at the time of application
• One professional reference required (within the past two years)
• Previous permanent staff at this facility are not eligible