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NICU

Eureka, CA

NICU RN – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced NICU RN for night shift work in a Level II NICU caring for neonates 29 weeks gestation and above. You'll manage critical situations, attend high-risk deliveries, and stabilize infants for transfer to higher levels of care when needed.

Shift & Schedule

  • Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
  • Self-scheduling with weekend coverage required
  • 13-week contract
  • Start date: November 16, 2026
  • Orientation: 24 hours

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care to neonates, including high-risk delivery support
  • Manage UAC/UVC lines and ventilator support (AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP, BiPAP, PEEP)
  • Administer high-flow oxygen and CPAP
  • Offer breastfeeding support and breast milk handling
  • Collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, social services, and other interdisciplinary teams

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year NICU experience
  • Compact nursing license required at time of submission
  • Certifications: BLS, NRP, STABLE
  • Charge experience preferred
  • Two professional references (covering 1 year within the last 3 years)

Key Notes

  • May float to nearby sister facilities; refusal to float may result in assignment termination
  • Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
  • All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during application
  • 24-hour offer timeline