NICU

NICU Registered Nurse — Night Shift | Carmichael, CA

Specialty: NICU (Level 3)

Shift: 12-Hour Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Contract Duration: 13 weeks (91 days)

Start Date: December 8, 2026

Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

This Level 3 NICU cares exclusively for neonatal patients, with a primary focus on preterm infants and respiratory failure. No cardiac surgery or defect repair cases. The unit is designated "Baby Friendly" with strong breastfeeding support resources. Candidates with pediatric or neonatal experience are strongly preferred.

Shift & Scheduling

• Night shift; bedside report at 6:45 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation with core staff (2 of 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Self-scheduling with 4-week advance schedules; overtime and extra shifts available

Clinical Support

• Charge nurse on unit (break relief only, generally no patient assignment)
• Nurse aides available based on census
• Respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and hospitalist/intensivist coverage all 24/7
• Ventilator management experience required

Float Requirements

• First to float; occasional mid-shift float to other facilities within the same network (rare)
• Floor-specific orientation: 1–2 days with a preceptor

Required Certifications & Credentials

• BLS (AHA)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Active RN license (must be submitted prior to placement)

Scrub Color: Navy; undershirts in navy, white, or black; optional navy scrub jacket

Cancellation Policy: Up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment