Basic Life Support (BLS), Cerner, Critical Care, Electronic Medical Records, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neonatology, Nursing, On Call, Oscillator, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Spanish Language, Team Player, Ventilator
Job Title
Registered Nurse – NICU
LocationOxnard, CA
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 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
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing