NICU
NICU Nurse – Surgical High-Acuity
Position Overview
The facility seeks an experienced NICU nurse to join a high-acuity surgical neonatal intensive care unit. You'll provide direct patient care to critically ill newborns from 22 weeks gestation, managing complex post-operative cases and life-threatening conditions.
Shift & Schedule
- 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts (days/nights variable rotation)
- Start: October 26 or November 9, 2026
- Contract: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Holiday commitment: Must work 2 of 3 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
- Weekends: Full flexibility required; no set rotation
- RTO: Maximum 6 days
- Shift rotation: Published monthly; you may rotate between days/nights or remain on the same shift
Clinical Scope
Patient population includes neonates requiring mechanical ventilation, central lines, and complex surgical interventions. Common diagnoses: HIE with cooling therapy, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, necrotizing enterocolitis, respiratory distress/failure. Typical procedures: gastroschisis repair, omphalocele repair, myelomeningocele surgery, tracheostomy placement, G-tube placement.
You'll manage oscillators, conventional ventilators, CPAP, specialty gases, PICC/Broviac lines, UAC/UVC/PAL lines, and tracheostomy/ostomy care.
Requirements
- California RN license (pending license accepted with ETA)
- Minimum 2 years Level 4 NICU experience OR strong Level 3 surgical NICU background
- BLS, Advanced NRP required; PALS preferred
- Float to PICU, CVICU, and sister satellite locations (mileage reimbursed)
- Own transportation required
Non-Local Candidates Only