Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Los Angeles, CA

Registered Nurse NICU (Level 3 Neonatal Critical Care)

NuWest is seeking experienced NICU Registered Nurses for an 8-week contract assignment in metropolitan Los Angeles. This high-acuity Level 3 role requires a minimum of three (3) years of recent neonatal critical care experience in a Level 1 Trauma Institution serving a large, diverse patient population. RNs will provide round-the-clock, advanced life-sustaining care to critically ill and medically complex newborns, including extremely premature infants and neonates with congenital anomalies, while supporting families throughout the NICU experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced life-sustaining care to critically ill and medically complex newborns, including extremely premature infants and neonates with congenital anomalies.
• Monitor and continuously assess neonatal status, recognizing early signs of deterioration and initiating timely clinical interventions.
• Manage patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation, monitoring respiratory status and adjusting ventilator parameters in collaboration with the care team.
• Administer and manage complex neonatal medication regimens, including high-alert and vasoactive medications.
• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-surgical nursing care for neonates undergoing surgical intervention.
• Maintain and manage invasive lines, tubes, and monitoring equipment essential to neonatal critical care.
• Provide compassionate education and emotional support to families navigating the NICU experience.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary teamincluding neonatologists, surgeons, and respiratory therapiststo develop and implement individualized care plans.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in California.
• Minimum three (3) years of recent Level 3 NICU nursing experience in a Level 1 Trauma Institution in a metropolitan, high-volume, diverse-population setting.
• Required certifications: AHA BLS, NRP, NIHSS Certification, MAB or CPI, and LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (must be LA City-issued).
• Must complete LA County Employee Health Clearance prior to assignment start date.

Why NuWest?

At NuWest, we connect talented healthcare professionals with opportunities that fit their experience, career goals, and lifestyle.

NuWest Benefits may include:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Direct deposit
• Referral bonuses
• Personalized support from your NuWest recruiting and account management team
• Credentialing and compliance support
• Exclusive healthcare opportunities nationwide
• 24/7 support while you're on assignment