Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in San Diego, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: San Diego, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

San Diego, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 3x12-Hour Shifts | Variable Days/Nights or Straight Nights | Weekend availability required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Level 4 NICU environment, including pre- and post-operative care for neonatal patients
• Manage and monitor complex equipment including oscillators, conventional ventilators, CPAP, nasal cannula specialty gases, PICC lines, Broviacs, UAC/UVC/PAL lines, trachs, ostomies, and G-tubes
• Perform line changes involving multiple drips and provide specialized cardiac monitoring and care
• Float within scope of practice to other units (PICU, CTICU, Med Surg) and satellite NICU campuses as needed, with mileage reimbursement provided from home base location
• Utilize Epic for all clinical documentation and charting
• Adhere to holiday work requirements, including working 2 of 3 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, including Eves)

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN license (or confirmed ETA for licensure posting prior to start date)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Level 4 NICU experience, or strong Level 3 NICU experience that includes surgical care performed on newborns
• Current BLS certification
• Advanced NRP certification
• Proficiency with neonatal specialty equipment: oscillator, conventional ventilator, CPAP, specialty gases, PICC lines, Broviacs, UAC/UVC/PAL lines, trachs, ostomies, and G-tubes
• Must have personal transportation; local candidates (within 50 miles of facility) are not eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PALS certification
• Cardiac experience in a neonatal or pediatric setting
• Experience at a children's hospital or in a dedicated pediatric care environment
• First-time travelers with verified Level 4 NICU experience will be considered

Why Join Us

• Work at a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated, top-ranked children's hospital that is a Beacon Award for Excellence recipient and a certified Great Place to Work
• Enjoy free traveler parking and mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard rate when floating to satellite locations