Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Oxnard, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Oxnard, 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

Oxnard, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Level 3b NICU setting, managing a patient population that includes all gestational ages, premature infants, sepsis, neonatal abstinence syndrome/substance withdrawal, and infants requiring therapeutic cooling
• Operate and monitor advanced respiratory equipment including Aveya ventilators, bubble CPAP, Vapotherm, and oscillators; collaborate with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy support
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:1 for critical patients or up to 1:3 for feeder/grower patients
• Float as needed to Labor & Delivery or Postpartum units to provide care for newborns
• Document and manage patient care using Cerner EMR and Phillips monitoring equipment
• Participate in rotating weekend coverage (every other weekend) and integrate into holiday scheduling alongside permanent staff

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (must meet state requirements)
• Minimum 2–3 years of NICU experience, specifically at a Level 3 NICU or higher
• Current BLS certification
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR
• Experience managing drips and advanced neonatal ventilator support (Aveya, bubble CPAP, Vapotherm, oscillator)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience
• Experience attending deliveries
• Experience with therapeutic cooling protocols
• Spanish-speaking ability

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported NICU environment with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy, on-call Neonatologist coverage, and a collaborative care team
• Gain experience in a dynamic Level 3b unit with a diverse and complex neonatal patient population