TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified NICU RN in Santa Cruz, California, 95060!
Registered Nurse - NICU
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts; every other weekend required
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $75 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide specialized, compassionate care to NICU patients, including premature and late-preterm infants
- Assess, monitor, and track vital signs, lab work, and responses to treatment for 1:1 to 1:3 acuity levels
- Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, and respiratory therapists to manage ventilators and complex neonatal conditions
- Perform neonatal lab draws, IV therapy, and medication administration with precision
- Educate and support families through the NICU journey, from admission to discharge home or transfer
- Document accurately in Cerner and step into charge nurse responsibilities when assigned
Qualifications
- Active California RN license or willingness to obtain one
- 2+ years of NICU experience caring for critically ill neonates
- Current BLS and NRP certifications
- COVID-19 vaccination required
- Experience with Cerner electronic charting and Phillips telemetry is a plus
- Commitment to delivering family-centered care in a level III community NICU
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN); BSN not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong working knowledge of neonatal conditions such as r/o sepsis, prematurity, late preterm, IDGDM, and NAS
- Comfortable with ventilator management and neonatal resuscitation
- Skill in using Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry systems
- Excellent communication for collaborating with a 24/7 care team and educating families
- Ability to float within the unit as needed and support charge nurse duties
Benefits
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week to keep your schedule predictable
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- A supportive team that values YOU
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