NICU Registered Nurse - Contract

Job Title: NICU Registered Nurse (NICU RN)
Location: Apple Valley, CA 92307
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: November 17, 2026
Shift: Nights, 3×12 hours (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36

Job Description

Seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse to provide specialized care to critically ill and premature newborns in a Level III NICU at an acute care hospital. The unit handles approximately 190 births per month, with a typical patient ratio of 1:2–3.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to premature and critically ill neonates.

• Manage neonatal respiratory support, IV therapy, central lines, medications, and feeding.

• Monitor neonatal conditions, including sepsis, respiratory distress, seizures, and hyperbilirubinemia.

• Support families through education and developmental care.

• Float to Mother-Baby as needed, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year in NICU.

• Previous travel nursing experience required; candidates with 2+ years of NICU experience may be considered for screening.

• Community hospital experience required.

• Required Certifications: BLS and NRP Advanced (or willingness to obtain advanced NRP before start).

• Required Charting: Epic.

• Patient Ratio Experience: 1:2–3.

Additional Details

• Every-other-weekend scheduling; weekends may increase based on unit needs.

• No on-call requirement or block scheduling.

• First-time travelers: Facility information indicates they are not accepted.

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with the initial application.

• Facility may cancel one shift every two weeks.

• Local Radius: 50 miles; contact the account manager for local rates.

• Scrubs: Navy blue for RNs.

• Parking: Free.