Travel

NICU

Apple Valley, CA

NICU RN – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a 13-week contract on the night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), working three 12-hour shifts per week. Start date: December 1, 2026.

Unit Details

Clinical Scope

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Ventilator management (conventional and high-frequency modes)
  • Central line and PICC line care and blood draws
  • Umbilical artery and vein catheter management
  • Neonatal resuscitation, intubation, and medication administration (vasopressors, surfactants, steroids)
  • CPAP/BIPAP support and oxygen delivery systems
  • Breastfeeding support and feeding management (bottle, breast, gavage)
  • Sepsis workups, spinal taps, and ROP exams
  • Therapeutic hypothermia and phototherapy

Schedule & Requirements

  • Every-other weekend rotation; may extend to meet unit needs
  • No on-call required
  • Possible float to Mother-Baby unit for couplet cases (if experienced)
  • May float to nearby sister facilities as needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years nursing experience; at least 1 year in NICU (first-timers considered with strong background)
  • Current compact state license required at submission
  • BCLS, NRP (Advanced preferred), PALS certifications
  • Travel experience required
  • Two professional references covering the last 3 years

Facility Information

  • Free parking
  • Navy blue scrubs required for NICU RNs
  • Guaranteed hours with facility allowed one call-off per two weeks