Job Description

Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse - NNICU

Location: Walnut Creek, California

Department/Unit: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Salary Range: $50 to $70 per hour

Shift: Night (12 hours) - 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM

Duration: 13 weeks (Contract) / 36 hours/week

Job Description

Elitecare Medical Staffing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NNICU) in Walnut Creek, CA. This role is essential for providing high-quality care to Level III neonates in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Level III neonates with various conditions such as prematurity, respiratory distress, and postoperative needs.
• Admit NICU patients and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Perform assessments, interventions, and documentation accurately in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Monitor vital signs and provide necessary interventions to stabilize patients.
• Educate families on the care and needs of their infants in the NICU.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and procedures, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for both patients and families.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NNICU).
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Valid and unrestricted California RN License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Preferred Certifications: High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) experience preferred.
• Experience with EPIC EMR is a plus.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Additional Information

• Patient Ratio: 1:1 to 1:4 based on patient acuity.
• Orientation: 3 to 4 days of orientation provided.
• Self-Scheduling: Travelers will participate in self-scheduling after initial placement.
• Weekend Requirement: Must work 4 weekend shifts per schedule period (4 weeks).
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available for 2 out of 3 major winter holidays and 2 out of 3 summer holidays.

*Travel nurses not expected to attend deliveries in Labor and Delivery. **Travel nurses are expected to admit NICU patients. ***Cannot ask for time off over Christmas.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care to neonates and looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!

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