Travel
NICU
Los Angeles, CA
NICU Travel RN — Los Angeles, CA | 13-Week Contract
This Level III NICU cares for a complex neonatal population including premature infants, sepsis, and surgical cases such as gastroschisis. The unit operates as an open bay area and is staffed with neonatologists and respiratory therapy around the clock.
Shift & Schedule
- 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Self-scheduling by seniority; manager balances the schedule
- Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday required)
- One major and one minor holiday required
- No on-call or standby requirement
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week
Clinical Scope
- Patient population includes premature infants, sepsis, and post-surgical neonates
- Respiratory support includes nasal CPAP and oscillators; ventilated patients are rare
- NICU team attends high-risk deliveries in Labor & Delivery
- RNs titrate vasoactive and sedation drips including dopamine, dobutamine, midazolam, and fentanyl
- RNs monitor telemetry independently; no monitor techs
Float Requirements
First to float to the Nursery and a low-acuity Pediatrics unit (RSV, ia, similar diagnoses). Orientation includes three preceptored shifts on the NICU plus time in each float area.
Required Certifications
- BLS
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- PALS
- LA City Fire & Safety Card
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of NICU experience
- Level III NICU background required
- Experience titrating the drips listed above
- BSN not required
Dress Code: Navy scrubs
Contract: 13 weeks | Start: November 16, 2026